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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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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

We limited results to U.S. companies with market capitalizations over $10 billion, and searched for occurrences of the phrase “not just a” within four words of “it’s a.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

The association also said it will be reviewing and strengthening security arrangements for clubs travelling for competitions within Ghana to "prevent such tragic occurrences in the future".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The first is about when Jackie Robinson went to the MLB and the world of possibility it opened, but as they progress, Great-Grampy JonJon details occurrences that match Uncle Jack’s story.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone