as in happens
to take place
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Recent Examples of occurs
Obesity occurs when a person has excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk, according to the World Health Organization.
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rosenberg Extending players early and taking advantage of the time and risk transferral that occurs is a way to build a roster with more high quality players.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
When that occurs, Parker told me, the number of autism cases will drop by about 95 percent and the remainder will likely be reclassified as some other disorder.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
During the finale, viewers will see the final three couples as the last rose ceremony occurs.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Rosenberg Extending players early and taking advantage of the time and risk transferral that occurs is a way to build a roster with more high quality players.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
When that occurs, Parker told me, the number of autism cases will drop by about 95 percent and the remainder will likely be reclassified as some other disorder.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
During the finale, viewers will see the final three couples as the last rose ceremony occurs.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Elk mating season occurs during the months of September and October, according to National Park Service, with single calves born May to late June.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occurs
happens
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But what happens after the selfie is taken?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Occurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occurs. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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