Definitions

occurred

[uh-kurd] / əˈkɜrd /

VERB

take place, happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise crop up develop ensue exist follow go materialize result show take place transpire

STRONG

action befall betide chance cook eventuate jell manifest obtain shake smoke

WEAK

be found be present come about come off come to pass eventualize present itself turn out turn up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide precede stop

VERB

come to mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hit reveal strike

STRONG

expose flash

WEAK

come to one cross one's mind dawn on go through one's head offer itself present itself spring to mind suggest itself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

Example Sentences

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These changes occurred without any instructions to cut calories.

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In Texas, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally two years from the date the malpractice occurred.

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This might have occurred because some businesses were including undocumented workers they employed in their survey responses, but not in their tax filings.

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The results showed a clear pattern: depression occurred more often and earlier in people who went on to develop Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia than in those with other chronic illnesses.

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