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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4
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
Visualize a grand display of rare artwork, luxe furniture, and fine decor—proper enough to host public events like funerals or weddings at times.
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Photos and videos: Family photos, vacation videos, special events like weddings or graduations and other personal memories that cannot be recreated.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The event will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at 6902 S. Eisenman Road.
KTVB reported earlier on Stewart and Wright’s initiative.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
Schimel earlier this week campaigned with Donald Trump Jr. at an event where the president's son said electing Schimel was essential for protecting Trump's agenda.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Photos and videos: Family photos, vacation videos, special events like weddings or graduations and other personal memories that cannot be recreated.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The event will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at 6902 S. Eisenman Road.
KTVB reported earlier on Stewart and Wright’s initiative.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 22 Mar. 2025
Schimel earlier this week campaigned with Donald Trump Jr. at an event where the president's son said electing Schimel was essential for protecting Trump's agenda.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
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Morgan Wallen sentenced: The country star pleaded guilty in Nashville chair-throwing incident After only giving Madison a hug, the singer walked into the audience and past the camera, while the rest of the cast remained on stage for another 90 seconds.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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Bickerstaff, who is in his first year coaching Detroit, added the team is ‘frustrated after the incident and the loss.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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Even if this bird flu doesn’t eventually become the p-word, other pandemic possibilities will likely emerge in the coming years.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Garden Says… is not just an environment but an invitation—one that encourages return, exploration, and the continuous possibility of new meetings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2025
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The projections will be updated after the completion of every tournament game.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Three days ago, Minnesota was blitzed by the Pacers in Indiana for its third loss in four games, and the hopes of evading the play-in tournament by securing a top six seed in the West was dwindling.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Katherine Heigl is planning her gift for Jeffrey Dean Morgan's 60th birthday party (the actor turns 59 in April).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Jake Paul has nothing but good things to say about his Disney days.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Few things can complicate the otherwise straightforward matter of death quite like family and the possibility of inheritance.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In many cases, these startups rely on partnerships with banks or insurers behind the scenes, effectively becoming a slick user interface on top of more traditional financial institutions.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, in her second Combs case ruling today, US District Judge Jennifer Rochon rejected a Jane Doe motion to keep her real intently hidden.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Relationship with Streaming Platforms The integration of streaming giants into the festival landscape has been a point of contention, with Cannes refusing to include films from platforms like Netflix in its main competition.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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With the reduction of public offerings, the youth sports programming gap was filled by private clubs and leagues, which placed more emphasis on athleticism, competition and sometimes elite-style training.—
Mark Rerick,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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His lawyers noted there are many circumstances which might make a person ineligible for bond, such as coming in at a port of entry and having a visa questioned.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, nuance matters in punctuation, and Albritton has found an important caveat: In certain circumstances, periods are used to convey earnestness or seriousness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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