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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Apparently, to Trump, that’s of more interest than any of the other major events that occurred in that historical office since John Adams first occupied the White House.

From Salon

At the moment, Menon said, clothes are produced overseas at very competitive rates and most of the value occurs in the U.S. when the goods are branded and sold in retail stores.

From Los Angeles Times

Species are dying off, sea levels are rising and extreme weather events are occurring more frequently.

From Los Angeles Times

The video cuts to a message from the police: “The officer and the suspect begin to struggle over the officer’s handgun and an officer involved shooting occurs.”

From Los Angeles Times

"If any such detention did occur, it would have been a product of complex internal military dynamics," said Arafat.

From BBC

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