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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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Advancements that seek to end the friction of reality — the freak occurrences, edge cases and bum luck of a given day — ultimately sap the world of excitement and color.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Previous occurrences in August 2024 and May 2025 saw the stock advance by 44% and 31%, respectively.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Doubles and triples are some of baseball’s most thrilling occurrences, putting the players’ speed, power and athleticism on full display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Mr. Wickham’s society was of material service in dispelling the gloom which the late perverse occurrences had thrown on many of the Longbourn family.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen