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as in things
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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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
On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Alongside the large-scale events, the pope made time for low-key but moments.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
His loan shark then asks him to execute the titular killing of a Chinese bookie in exchange for wiping away his new debt, but things become complicated when Cosmo learns the true identity of the bookie, leading to a chaotic series of events.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The number of phone-free experiences grew by 567% globally in 2024 and 2025, according to Eventbrite, a platform where organizers can advertise events.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Researchers studying major sporting events have found that organizers increasingly rely on field hospitals, first-aid stations and mobile medical teams to treat patients on-site and reduce pressure on local emergency departments.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Southern Fried Poetry Slam is in Orlando through Sunday, with a full schedule of competitions and community events.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Like many solar events, the blue micromoon is best seen with an unobstructed view, clear skies, and away from bright lights.
—Connor Greene, Time, 29 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Alongside the large-scale events, the pope made time for low-key but moments.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
His loan shark then asks him to execute the titular killing of a Chinese bookie in exchange for wiping away his new debt, but things become complicated when Cosmo learns the true identity of the bookie, leading to a chaotic series of events.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The number of phone-free experiences grew by 567% globally in 2024 and 2025, according to Eventbrite, a platform where organizers can advertise events.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Disruption has quickly become the new norm, with macro-scale events happening consecutively and concurrently rather than sporadically, requiring heightened risk management.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Researchers studying major sporting events have found that organizers increasingly rely on field hospitals, first-aid stations and mobile medical teams to treat patients on-site and reduce pressure on local emergency departments.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Southern Fried Poetry Slam is in Orlando through Sunday, with a full schedule of competitions and community events.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Like many solar events, the blue micromoon is best seen with an unobstructed view, clear skies, and away from bright lights.
—Connor Greene, Time, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
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The universe is always yin and yang, but there’s always another side of things.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Those possibilities range from eliminating FEMA altogether to raising the thresholds states must meet to get federal help.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Huge dunes, mountain silhouettes and dark skies create endless possibilities for stargazing and astrophotography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ultimately, a club like Tottenham will receive plenty of offers for summer tours from promoters or potential tournaments.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In addition to Air, the 2023 film about Nike’s courting of a young Michael Jordan, Convery is set to write the screenplay for The Tiger Slam, about Tiger Woods’ run of winning four consecutive major golf tournaments in 2000 and 2001.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Dec. 2025
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These watch parties are open to the public and do not require a ticket.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While members of both parties who cite privacy issues have long wanted to limit the authority, there was broad bipartisan support to renew it, especially after Republicans and Democrats recently worked out a compromise bill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Meanwhile, investigations are underway in Ireland and France after two more incidents this week involving unidentified drones flying close to the coastlines of each country, marking the latest in a string of unexplained sightings in several European countries since September.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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All four incidents where people were killed by Baltimore County police this year involved subjects with mental health issues, according to family members.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The decision often comes down to the airline—and, in many cases, the individual agent evaluating your document.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) reported in a media briefing on Wednesday that the current number of measles cases has reached 111 as part of the current Spartanburg County outbreak.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Incredibly, Gasperini’s team has won four and lost six by that scoreline across all competitions this season, a reflection of its respective strengths at either end of the pitch.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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As with Chu and Ouellette, the two played against each other several times atthe Olympics and other international competitions.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
11 Dec. 2025
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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