as in arrivals
the act of coming upon a scene
with the advent of the mass-produced automobile, the need for a better system of roads and highways soon became apparent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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Noun
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This offer is valid for arrivals on most days from July 30 through October 3, 2026.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Nearly 200 flight departures and arrivals were delayed.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Caissie struggled a bit to start spring training, logging just one hit with six strikeouts in nine plate appearances before leaving for the tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Twenty-three plate appearances with a runner on second or third base produced two hits.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Advents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advents. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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