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as in cause
someone or something responsible for a result
the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers
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as in event
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasion
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
He’s accompanied on this journey by phonk vet DJ Smokey, a blustering mixtape host treating the occasion like a forensic investigation into the murder of the artist.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Wanniski’s 1978 book The Way the World Works went over how the 1930 Smoot-Hawley tariff occasioned the Great Depression.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Even though Ina Garten believes that wine is one of the worst host gifts (ranking right up there with flowers not in a vase), there are many occasions in which it’s appreciated to gift a bottle.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
He’s accompanied on this journey by phonk vet DJ Smokey, a blustering mixtape host treating the occasion like a forensic investigation into the murder of the artist.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
The seemingly endless recombinations of CNN’s parent organization with various suitors, culminating most recently with the 2022 spinoff from AT&T into Warner Bros. Discovery, has also occasioned reductions and other budget cuts.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Wanniski’s 1978 book The Way the World Works went over how the 1930 Smoot-Hawley tariff occasioned the Great Depression.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
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While some of the most famous innovations were truly remarkable individuals coming up with the right idea at the right time, the history of innovation has had relatively few Leonardo da Vincis, Isaac Newtons, Marie Curies, or Charles Babbages.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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But at this time, that’s not what’s going through his head.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Rockies had an opportunity to win the season-opener at Tampa Bay on Friday, and it was snatched from them when Black removed starter Kyle Freeland.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is taking advantage of the rare opportunities that present themselves.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, the Arenas Del Mar resort offered its condolences but said the cause of death was still uncertain at the time.—
Djenane Villanueva,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The official cause of death for Miller Gardner has been revealed following a two-week investigation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Starting in 1995, the military games is one of the largest multi-sporting events, second to the Olympic Games.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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The climate crisis played a role in all of these extreme events, according to scientific analyses.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Edwards had brought Miami within one in the bottom of the frame with an RBI single, but Otto Lopez struck out and Eric Wagaman popped out to end the game.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Was there a moment that shocked you the most or a favorite suspect to explore?—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Bennett/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Step into Washington's Capital One Arena, and the number 895 pervades every curve of the concourse — there's even a stack of exactly that many pucks, topped by a goal horn waiting for a certain historic moment to blare.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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This is your chance to see the Investing Club like never before.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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As college basketball heads into its final rounds, a cocktail company is offering fans whose brackets have busted a chance at redemption.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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