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

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occurrences

The president said he had "directed the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent future occurrences".

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

His fan base is building quickly because he takes on relatable everyday occurrences, frustrations and interactions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Profit growth has also been unusually high, in large part due to one-off occurrences.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026

The department was taking the issue very seriously and was "committed to assisting in the prevention of future occurrences", it added.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

I should be used to the fact that these squabbles are daily occurrences, but I’m not and never will be as long as I’m the subject of nearly every discussion.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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