1
as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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4
as in party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
People arrive genuinely excited, which helps create a positive and motivating vibe throughout the event.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The event was attended by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and many members of the royal family.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That might help explain why former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, a key member of that 1987-88 squad, was in attendance at the launch event.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
IndieWire shares details exclusively below ahead of the event taking place August 20-24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025
The event was attended by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and many members of the royal family.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
That might help explain why former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, a key member of that 1987-88 squad, was in attendance at the launch event.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
IndieWire shares details exclusively below ahead of the event taking place August 20-24.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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The most recent flare-up came after five Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion last week, with the incident prompting Thailand to downgrade diplomatic relations with its neighbor.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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The newest wifi upgrade allows firefighters and support staff to gain access to digital tools such as real-time mapping, incident reporting and emergency communication systems, officials noted.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
28 July 2025
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Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Sinner seemed to mean it, and to live by it; he had nearly been knocked out of the tournament during the quarterfinals, when Grigor Dimitrov had taken the first two sets and had the match in control before blowing out a pectoral muscle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Other names appearing somewhere on tournament’s leaderboard include NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce, Sacramento Kings player Zach Lavine, and actors Miles Teller and Alfonso Ribeiro.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Earlier on in the evening, Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood celebrity sushi joint fave Sushi Park, heading to the party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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One thing's for certain, The Boring Company's tunnel to BNA will be anything but boring.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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Both families are wanting charges to be brought forward, but Joe knows his daughter has one thing to focus on at the moment.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What Happens Next Going forward Trump is likely to face fresh pressure from a section of his MAGA base to release documents related to the Epstein case while Democrats could attempt to force his hand after Congress returned from its summer recess.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The annual festival features multiple bock beers from local craft breweries, a sausage cooking competition, live music, from local musicians, local vendors, and the highlight of the day, multiple heats of racing goat.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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Naomi Kawase’s latest feature, Yakushima’s Illusion, starring Vicky Krieps, has been added to this year’s international competition at Locarno.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Oster said the sentence justified the circumstances of the killing as well as the evidence presented during the trial.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Treatment for multiple myeloma is individualized based on disease severity and other factors that include age, general health, potential risks, and personal circumstances.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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