1
as in events
something that happens
the odd little incident was reported in the local paper
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as in accompaniments
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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Recent Examples of incidents
Both nations' military deployments indicate that the region could remain a potential flashpoint, with further operations or incidents possibly escalating tensions.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Property managers are better equipped to respond to concerns, not just review past incidents.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
These aren't isolated incidents.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Poor visitor behavior is one of the worst byproducts of overtourism, Franzoi said, and incidents are on the rise.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
That behavior included drug use and related incidents, and disparaging comments about series co-creator Chuck Lorre.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
But parents often tell INSOURCE about incidents that the schools don’t have on record.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Property managers are better equipped to respond to concerns, not just review past incidents.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
These aren't isolated incidents.
—Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Poor visitor behavior is one of the worst byproducts of overtourism, Franzoi said, and incidents are on the rise.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
That behavior included drug use and related incidents, and disparaging comments about series co-creator Chuck Lorre.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
But parents often tell INSOURCE about incidents that the schools don’t have on record.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
Such incidents, in the past, would have had her run home, and write about them furiously in her journal, worried that forgetting them would erase the blessings corresponded to it.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidents
Noun
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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.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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The experience has also underscored the importance of social media in Nepal, as well as the consequences of government attempts to control the flow of online information.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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What investigators conclude about Robinson’s motivations may have far-reaching consequences beyond his own criminal case.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The glue can also lead to less invasive surgery, as, under some circumstances, smaller incisions could be required.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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People grow, circumstances shift, and unexpected challenges arise.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Season 2 expands to 18 episodes and introduces new cast members, including Steve Howey as a charismatic precinct captain and Mekhi Phifer in a top-secret recurring role.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As of Tuesday night, South Park’s X account still hasn’t teased any hints of what Episode 5 will be about, something the show has done consistently before the previous three episodes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plantains, jambalaya and curry are all common occurrences on the menu.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a while since an NFL game was subjected to a ratings-eroding meteorological disruption, but such occurrences are hardly rare.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colorful stories, knockout camerawork, hilarious happenings, evocative insights, fascinating people and warm-hearted connections ensue.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The production and transportation of ozone can be influenced by larger happenings in atmospheric phenomena, including the natural climate phenomenon called El Niño, the sun’s level of activity, the large-scale movement of the atmosphere and of course climate change.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Incidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidents. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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