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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Foodborne disease outbreaks caused by viruses, bacteria like E. coli, or microscopic parasites like Cyclospora are fairly regular occurrences.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

In this ecosystem, there are no longer any natural occurrences.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

In their efforts to explain downturns, economists tend to connect unrelated data and occurrences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

Documenting such occurrences can bolster your allegation of ageism.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026

A Tactical Patrol Force Captain, Harry Kaiser, said no unusual occurrences had been noted, and he anticipated no trouble.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey