occurred

[uh-kurd] / əˈkɜrd /

VERB

take place, happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

action befall betide chance cook eventuate jell manifest obtain shake smoke

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide precede stop

VERB

come to mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hit reveal strike

STRONG

expose flash

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

Example Sentences

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But it occurred to me—while watching people waiting for gas at Costco—that the usual yardsticks don’t apply.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of these genetic shifts occurred quickly, while others unfolded more slowly.

From Science Daily

That conclusion is supported by a Central Intelligence Agency assessment that found no attempted attack against Putin had occurred, according to a U.S. official briefed on the intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

The transaction occurred a day before Nike filed its latest Form 10-Q External link, which analysts said showed early signs of progress.

From Barron's

Most were between 35 and 54 years old, and nearly 46% of cancer cases occurred among people aged 25 to 45.

From Science Daily