1
as in things
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibilities
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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as in tournaments
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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as in parties
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of events
Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some saw the alerts on televisions in the West Wing, others on social media, according to White House staffers who discussed the events on the condition of anonymity.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Thousands again attended this year, crowding booths and events across the Valley High campus.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Explaining the events leading up to the viral moment, Luna notes how an unexpected storm was to thank.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Two events led to a new direction The pastor pointed to two jarring events in March 2019 that led the congregation to its current place.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As with most of modern life, the practice of reselling tickets to sporting events or concerts above their face value to try to make a profit has evolved rapidly with technology.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Jamaica had more athletes on the podium in field disciplines than track events.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some saw the alerts on televisions in the West Wing, others on social media, according to White House staffers who discussed the events on the condition of anonymity.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Thousands again attended this year, crowding booths and events across the Valley High campus.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Explaining the events leading up to the viral moment, Luna notes how an unexpected storm was to thank.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Two events led to a new direction The pastor pointed to two jarring events in March 2019 that led the congregation to its current place.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As with most of modern life, the practice of reselling tickets to sporting events or concerts above their face value to try to make a profit has evolved rapidly with technology.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For the first time, Jamaica had more athletes on the podium in field disciplines than track events.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
Noun
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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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While this seems the most ideal scenario, another scenario that could be in the realm of possibilities is a final tour, but with Yungblud performing alongside the band.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Viewing Zionism historically helps reveal it not as a caricatured monolith but as a national movement like so many others—one that encompasses a complex past, competing ideas, and a future whose possibilities have not yet been exhausted.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Esports World Cup, held in July and August, is the pinnacle of gamer culture, a six-week celebration and competition featuring $70 million worth of prizes for tournaments in more than 20 video games.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Disc golf’s popularity has grown so fast that there are now dozens of top-tier professional tournaments each year.—
Nate Heinold,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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How do members of political parties feel about political violence?—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Contemporaneous evidence that the parties intended a loan and treated it as such is persuasive in court and practical with IRS auditors.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both nations' military deployments indicate that the region could remain a potential flashpoint, with further operations or incidents possibly escalating tensions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Property managers are better equipped to respond to concerns, not just review past incidents.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ireland's Minister for Children, Norma Foley, has since asked Tusla to conduct well-being checks on any cases that may have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, per RTÉ.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some cases have been dismissed by judges who ruled that climate pollution is an issue for the federal government to deal with.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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In their last five meetings across all competitions, UANL Tigres has three wins, while Guadalajara has yet to claim a win, with two matches ending in draws.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE Foundation, a nonprofit that runs competitions with $500 million in prizes designed to spur new ideas on how to tackle environmental challenges.—
Elisabeth Brier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The relative lack of attention toward Hortman’s assassination has been pointed to by some left-wing figures as evidence of hypocrisy from those on the Right, particularly those who were angry over the celebrations of some left-wing social media users over Kirk’s death.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are many tastings, celebrations, parties and events with food and music as well.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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