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as in event
something that happens
the odd little incident was reported in the local paper
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job
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as in accompanying
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Recent Examples of incident
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
But this incident gives the organization a chance to dig even deeper into the community.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
That strong post-incident response has allowed its customer activity to remain largely robust, despite the disruption.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Elizabeth Shults, executive director of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, confirmed the incident took place in the church’s parking lot.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
But this incident gives the organization a chance to dig even deeper into the community.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Adjective
Requires schools to adopt an active assailant response plan, train faculty and staff to detect and respond to mental health issues, connect students with mental health services, and establish threat management teams and to establish post-incident reunification plans.
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Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
That strong post-incident response has allowed its customer activity to remain largely robust, despite the disruption.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incident
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
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Then the other part of it was really kind of finished with Niwel’s beautiful harmonic accompaniment.
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Attractions include about a dozen rides, shows and play areas suitable for both kids and accompanying adults.
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On Independence Day, take your pet for a long walk or enjoy a play session to tire them out before nightfall and the accompanying noise.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Eliminating that gap is one of the hardest things an organization can do.
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As a result, Earth would then have to endure not one big impact but a whole series of smaller ones, with all the attendant consequences.
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This implies that the artificial intelligence investment boom and the attendant surge in semiconductor stocks will continue.
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Plantation Police detectives are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
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Officials did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding Ortiz Canseco's disappearance.
Adjective
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Part of what fascinated me about their presentation was not only their refusal to kowtow to male desire, which for decades had a stranglehold on rock aesthetics, but a concomitant disavowal of commercialism.
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The question users need to ask is whether the convenience concomitant with AI’s intelligence is worth the exchange of their intimate data.
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In the meantime, though, Janet remains persona non grata with her travel group, which leads to the fight that ended last week’s episode and carries into this one.
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Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home.
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“Incident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incident. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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