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as in causes
someone or something responsible for a result
the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers
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as in events
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in prompts
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion
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Recent Examples of occasions
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
With the palace undergoing renovations and Charles eager to showcase Windsor Castle’s history, the Trumps instead dined in St George’s Hall, a chamber rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1992 and often used for grand ceremonial occasions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The Avengers are known for famous occasions like Avengers Mansion and Avenger Tower.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s constructed with a sturdy, 100 percent cotton twill that’s built to resist wear and tear, so it’s structured enough for all kinds of outdoor activities and fall occasions.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
What’s most inspiring about these showings of texture on the streets of New York fashion week is that more times than not, Black women are not widely embraced in all of their glory to live in their textures during these occasions.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
These traditional theaters, made entirely out of the plant, are built on special occasions like the birthdays of local deities or the Hungry Ghost Festival.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano got caught well away from where the ball was going on several occasions.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Getty Images That upward trajectory stands in contrast to the United States, where life expectancy virtually flatlined during the 2010s and even dipped slightly on occasions during the 2010s—a trend blamed in large part on a surge in deaths from overdoses from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
With the palace undergoing renovations and Charles eager to showcase Windsor Castle’s history, the Trumps instead dined in St George’s Hall, a chamber rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1992 and often used for grand ceremonial occasions.
—Nik Popli, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The Avengers are known for famous occasions like Avengers Mansion and Avenger Tower.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
It’s constructed with a sturdy, 100 percent cotton twill that’s built to resist wear and tear, so it’s structured enough for all kinds of outdoor activities and fall occasions.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
What’s most inspiring about these showings of texture on the streets of New York fashion week is that more times than not, Black women are not widely embraced in all of their glory to live in their textures during these occasions.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
MacVean, who lived in Point Loma for nearly 50 years, was lauded for his work, receiving the Distinguished Service Medal on two occasions for meritorious service.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
These traditional theaters, made entirely out of the plant, are built on special occasions like the birthdays of local deities or the Hungry Ghost Festival.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano got caught well away from where the ball was going on several occasions.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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These entries, laying out a monthslong plot in excruciating detail, revealed multiple visits to Tops Friendly Markets to survey the store’s layout and analyze a Google graph feature for the location’s busiest times.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Change is inherently pressured, and building 'organizational muscles' in times of adversity helps make teams more resilient and ultimately antifragile.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The research pointed to new opportunities for clean energy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The schools that win will signal where education is heading — and where the opportunities lie.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The chamber has urged Beijing to consider ways to fix the root causes of overproduction and give the private sector a bigger role in major industries such as healthcare where state entities tend to hold a greater sway in China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Lake/Getty Images for MoveOn Ben & Jerry's has become known for more than its ice cream, garnering publicity for championing a number of social causes relating to climate change, racial justice and immigration.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
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This conversation not only revisits a troubling chapter in media history, but also prompts reflection on today’s political climate.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Every call has a host, who greets all the members and prompts them along.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Minnesota, the Yankees experienced some shaky moments from the bullpen.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In an exclusive photo diary shared with People, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star offers a glimpse into her first week of rehearsals, glam sessions, and family moments leading up to the live premiere.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each of us takes about twenty thousand breaths every single day—twenty thousand chances for the air around us to either sustain life or to quietly harm it.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Better chances for more widespread showers and thunderstorms will come on Thursday and Friday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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The route, closed to the public for security reasons, was lined by 22 half-companies representing all branches of the armed forces.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The very different siblings, who are each going through their own personal life challenges, have naturally gone in separate directions over the years, and the idea of spending 10 days cooped up on a river cruise together makes each Keller child cringe for their own reasons.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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