1
as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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as in party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
The marquee venue will be renamed The Dolby Colosseum for the annual gathering in a branding deal that is a first in CinemaCon history as Dolby secured the naming rights in an expansion of its ongoing support of the Cinema United event.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The event came under criticism from some South Koreans for tight security measures enforced on a crowd that mostly failed to materialise.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In a social media post, Aiello said the Jack and Oddfellow house was a prologue to the overall event.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Logan Paul for Saturday's event proved the totally unserious nature of the roster construction.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The event came under criticism from some South Koreans for tight security measures enforced on a crowd that mostly failed to materialise.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In a social media post, Aiello said the Jack and Oddfellow house was a prologue to the overall event.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Logan Paul for Saturday's event proved the totally unserious nature of the roster construction.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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According to the agency, the vehicle had been responding to a separate incident when it was hit by the aircraft on Runway 4.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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The incident occurred outside the Machzike Hadath synagogue located in the city’s largest Jewish community early Monday morning, the London Metropolitan Police Department reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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For many in South Florida, the possibility of compensation remains uncertain — with major questions lingering over eligibility, funding, and whether any agreement would require significant political concessions.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Such capability opens up new possibilities for rapid training, remote task execution, and safer operations in environments such as manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer services.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Pope hit a monster triple from the corner put the Horns up 75-68 with 1 minute, 29 seconds left and after Vokietaitis final miss, Mark calmly sunk four straight throws down the stretch to keep the Horns in the tournament.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The aesthetics of a tournament matter.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of issues in government that can be the subject of reasonable and well-informed discussion, where different parties might fall on different answers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The visiting Lancers managed to draw things level at 3-3 by the end of the first quarter, after two late scores, including two short-range finishes by Ella Avery and Kylea Keefe.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The judge in the case did not force the issue, agreeing with Leiweke’s attorneys who said that trying to compel Leiweke to be deposed in the Live Nation case while facing criminal prosecution by the Justice Department violated his rights.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In any case, its proximity is ideal for those looking for quick and easy access to nature.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pitchers throw every day in season between competition days, bullpens, flat ground sessions and box drills off of an incline from 35 feet out.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The energy during that game was electric; the crowds, the fans, the rival fans and our competition were all charged, and everyone was on the edge of their seats.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Schoolteachers are girding to address students’ questions, anger and confusion over a figure whose name and books are deeply embedded in state curriculum and celebrations.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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