incidents

noun

Definition of incidentsnext
plural of incident
1
as in events
something that happens the odd little incident was reported in the local paper

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2
as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
  1. events
  2. things
  3. consequences
  4. circumstances
  5. episodes
  6. occurrences
Noun
  • Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
  • From strategic branding to exclusive events like the Red Carpet Gala, Nim ensures every participant maximizes the reach and influence of their work.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of events
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.
    Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Working Long Days Can Be Risky Impaired performance due to long shifts can have disastrous consequences.
    Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • Each part consists of five episodes.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This season was a bit more meta than the prior three, largely because so much of the action shifts to Hollywood for several episodes—every episode title is a reference to an actual film—as well as a foray to Long Island to hide out with Charles' sister Doreen (Melissa McCarthy).
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of episodes
Noun
  • In this context, an AI strategy roadmap should be emergent— meaning it should be grounded in key strategic intentions while also being flexible enough to adapt to unforeseen events or black swan occurrences that necessitate rethinking and adjustments.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • After weeks of mysterious drone sightings across New Jersey, residents in other East Coast states have started to report similar occurrences.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of occurrences
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