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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The evil was not merely that searches occurred but that the government treated entire populations as searchable first and innocent later.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Met's Al Fayed investigation is in three parts - the previous investigation, a look forward into any potential facilitators and enablers, and establishing whether any misconduct or corruption occurred.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“These levels are much higher than seen prior to 2020, suggesting that a structural or environmental change occurred that has led to these increases in pollution.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Experts say even a partial halt in Samsung's operations could prove damaging -- though the union argues that production stoppages have already occurred in the past for reasons related to maintenance and equipment inspections.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But then a stunning thought occurred to him.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix