as in events
something that happens
life is full of random occurrences
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Recent Examples of occurrences
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.
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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
The filing also discusses the potential impact of forks, airdrops, and similar occurrences on the Trust's holdings and operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
Thompson’s team also found that the organelles’ capacity to differentiate depends on their ability to stick together and break apart, frequent occurrences among mitochondria.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 8 Nov. 2024
At one point, the twins even begin to suspect that their own dad might be behind the strange occurrences.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
But today, vitriolic attacks on both books and librarians who serve the public are regular occurrences in school board meetings and city council hearings, the work of a small and vocal minority.
—Anthony W. Marx, Dennis M. Walcott, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
Soon after settling in, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague the family, particularly Matt.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In the 1800s, suicide deaths were treated as everyday occurrences, and next to postings about town meetings.
—Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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
The filing also discusses the potential impact of forks, airdrops, and similar occurrences on the Trust's holdings and operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Nov. 2024
Thompson’s team also found that the organelles’ capacity to differentiate depends on their ability to stick together and break apart, frequent occurrences among mitochondria.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 8 Nov. 2024
At one point, the twins even begin to suspect that their own dad might be behind the strange occurrences.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
But today, vitriolic attacks on both books and librarians who serve the public are regular occurrences in school board meetings and city council hearings, the work of a small and vocal minority.
—Anthony W. Marx, Dennis M. Walcott, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
Soon after settling in, strange and unsettling occurrences begin to plague the family, particularly Matt.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
In the 1800s, suicide deaths were treated as everyday occurrences, and next to postings about town meetings.
—Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurrences
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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
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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
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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
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Do the wonders of the natural world draw you closer to all things green?Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The new episodes are slated to premiere in 2025.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Five-part docu-series, screening episodes one and two.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Occurrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurrences. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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