occur

Definition for occur

verb as in take place, happen

Strongest matches

appear, arise, crop up, develop, ensue, exist, follow, go, materialize, result, show, take place, transpire

Strong matches

action, befall, betide, chance, cook, eventuate, jell, manifest, obtain, shake, smoke

Weak matches

be found, be present, come about, come off, come to pass, eventualize, present itself, turn out, turn up

verb as in come to mind

Strongest matches

hit, reveal, strike

Strong matches

expose, flash

Weak matches

come to one, cross one's mind, dawn on, go through one's head, offer itself, present itself, spring to mind, suggest itself

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In 2023, he was arrested twice in one night after an altercation in Berkeley that family members allege occurred after Somerville showed up to a family home intoxicated, according to the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times

Just as January’s firestorms occurred outside of Southern California’s typical fire season, this harmful algae overgrowth appeared earlier in the year than have previous blooms.

From Los Angeles Times

An infestation occurs when fly maggots infest the living flesh of warm-blooded animals, the CDC says.

From Los Angeles Times

The hack, which occurred more than two weeks ago, has forced the manufacturer to shut down its computer systems and close production lines worldwide.

From BBC

The issue with the train occurred before 3:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

From Los Angeles Times

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