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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
Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022
The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 July 2025
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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Noun
At Black Hat, the researchers argued that this strategy should also be applied to cyber-incident investigations.
—Kim Key, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022
The timing will be miserably co-incident, a rare moment in economic history, the economist’s equivalent of a solar eclipse: higher inflation, higher interest rates, slumping economic output.
—Gerard Baker, WSJ, 25 July 2022
Adjective
The Kis Cafe later released a statement of their own on their Instagram in the wake of the incident.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incident
Noun
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IndieWire shares details exclusively below ahead of the event taking place August 20-24.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The eight-track album features the accompaniment of a symphony-style orchestra, gospel choir and swampy, rock-style instrumentation.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The result, the Electron E1 and its accompanying compiler, is now heading to developers and early partners.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 July 2025
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The production will incorporate images and illusions across three accompanying projection screens to complement Williams’ earliest attempts at merging cinematic reality with stage illusion.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Arizona's dynamic food and dining scene was recently in the national spotlight when Food Network released a list of the best things to eat in the state as part of their United Plates of America series.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
29 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
Adjective
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Literally trapped as Isaac in Iris’ fever dream, Lerman is more than up to the task, guiding his character through his own wide range of emotions (and attendant facial expressions).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
23 July 2025
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Thus, European migrants easily and quickly became U.S. citizens and gained access to the attendant rights, privileges, and protections that came with it.—
Time,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Listen to the episode: Listen to Valley 101 on your favorite podcast app or stream the full episode below.—
Abby Bessinger,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Just days prior to the tragedy, Warner released the latest episode of his podcast, Not All Hood, on Friday, July 18.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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President Trump attended an important summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and concomitant energy infrastructure at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh on July 15th, 2025.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The decline of men and concomitant rise of women in Democratic voting ranks has been observed for decades and is not expected to change drastically soon.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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“Incident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incident. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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