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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
  1. events
  2. things
  3. consequences
  4. circumstances
  5. episodes
  6. occurrences
Noun
  • The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green?
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • Ignoring a problem merely delays its consequences.
    Corrin Gani, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Wolfe was struck by how Sasaki was prepared to deal with the consequences.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of consequences
Noun
  • Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The background explanation is all well and good but irrelevant because the Sony hack isn’t your ordinary circumstances.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • The new episodes are slated to premiere in 2025.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Five-part docu-series, screening episodes one and two.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of episodes
Noun
  • This matchup has not taken place since 2011 but still has 118 occurrences in the past, with Texas leading the series with a 76-37-5 record.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • He's started 25-plus games in each full season since 2018, with five of those occurrences including at least 30 starts.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of occurrences
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