as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
Could this also be a clue to comprehend the series of occurrences?
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety But a series of mysterious occurrences here and elsewhere in New England — the disappearances of children who later turn up, physically intact yet near-catatonic — grows more immediate once Ben gets pulled under during a night swim.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Green Day’s performance included lots of coordinated flash bang occurrences using fireworks to punctuate their songs, along with a full stage assortment of lighting effects.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Deed fraud is considered rare, though a number of high-profile occurrences have brought the topic to light.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
The cases have been sparked by seemingly trivial occurrences, such as stray trash blowing onto the roadway, lane changes or a man driving home from church when a driver in a Jeep yelled and then shot at him.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety But a series of mysterious occurrences here and elsewhere in New England — the disappearances of children who later turn up, physically intact yet near-catatonic — grows more immediate once Ben gets pulled under during a night swim.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Green Day’s performance included lots of coordinated flash bang occurrences using fireworks to punctuate their songs, along with a full stage assortment of lighting effects.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Deed fraud is considered rare, though a number of high-profile occurrences have brought the topic to light.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
The cases have been sparked by seemingly trivial occurrences, such as stray trash blowing onto the roadway, lane changes or a man driving home from church when a driver in a Jeep yelled and then shot at him.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
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And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Today in history Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hopefully things pick up pace next week.Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For most people languishing on the waitlist, the program is essentially on hold, and there are reports of similar circumstances in other parts of the country, including Maine and Oklahoma.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The show ran for two seasons and nearly 100 episodes between 1985 and 1986.Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Season 2, expanded to 16 episodes that were split across Parts 2 and 3, wrapped up in August 2024.Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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