occurs

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take place, happen v.
come to mind v.

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

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occurs

This effect occurs when hydrogen molecules collide with helium atoms under the immense pressures found in these stars.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Although Neu5Gc occurs in both red meat and dairy products, the researchers found an important difference between these dietary sources.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

It's when he has to think and can't find an answer and the panic occurs.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The government said supplies would not be interrupted but declaring severe drought would ensure "proactive steps are taken to safeguard water before any disruption occurs".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

‘Theory’ occurs over and over again in Andrew Motte’s translation of 1729.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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