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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

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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

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