occurrences

NOUN

happening, development

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accident circumstance episode existence incidence incident instance manifestation situation

STRONG

adventure affair appearance condition contingency emergency event exigency juncture materialization occasion pass piece proceeding routine scene state thing transaction transpiration

Antonyms

STRONG

denial reality refusal

Example Sentences

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Documenting such occurrences can bolster your allegation of ageism.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Abrupt, unwelcome occurrences scar our autonomy and cripple our illusion of independence; the question of what went wrong falls on our shoulders, another loop to languish inside.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Henry later rolls triple ones, triggering the “extraordinary occurrences chart,” and is forced to watch as Damon is fatally struck by a pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Rolling blackouts, shortages of food and medicine, a lack of gasoline and other shortfalls have become everyday occurrences on the island, home to 10 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

He looked fearlessly at occurrences that no one could explain.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett