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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
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
The Slovenian sensation is aiming to join the select crowd of Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to have won cycling's most prestigious race on five occasions.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
While Swift has not publicly confirmed the relationship, the two were seen together on several occasions after being photographed for the first time together while taking a stroll through Central Park in New York City.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The Cape Verdeans kept pushing for an equalizer and came within inches on multiple occasions.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In keeping with Operation Sail, a series of events commemorating special occasions over the years, Sail4th 250 ushers a fleet of tall ships from more than twenty countries into New York Harbor and toward the Statue of Liberty.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Ralf Rangnick’s side did have a goal threat, scoring three times on two occasions in the group phase.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Austria's World Cup outlook Austria has not yet brought home a FIFA World Cup title, but there is plenty of history on the pitch for the team; Austria has qualified on a total of eight occasions.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
The Slovenian sensation is aiming to join the select crowd of Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to have won cycling's most prestigious race on five occasions.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
While Swift has not publicly confirmed the relationship, the two were seen together on several occasions after being photographed for the first time together while taking a stroll through Central Park in New York City.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The Cape Verdeans kept pushing for an equalizer and came within inches on multiple occasions.
—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In keeping with Operation Sail, a series of events commemorating special occasions over the years, Sail4th 250 ushers a fleet of tall ships from more than twenty countries into New York Harbor and toward the Statue of Liberty.
—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Ralf Rangnick’s side did have a goal threat, scoring three times on two occasions in the group phase.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Austria's World Cup outlook Austria has not yet brought home a FIFA World Cup title, but there is plenty of history on the pitch for the team; Austria has qualified on a total of eight occasions.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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Several communities in the Pittsburgh area have adjusted their trash pickup times as the region is bracing for a heat wave with temperatures and heat indexes expected to be near 100 degrees this week.
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There are fewer opportunities for younger workers to find mentors and soak up knowledge.
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My hope is that each and every American and everyone who resides in our great country will all get the same level of freedom and opportunities, and everyone can have a chance at the American dream.
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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On the money front, divorce is among the leading causes of bankruptcy, Wells-Gibson previously told USA TODAY.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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Every item prompts a small, often unconscious question Where should this go?
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Sometimes the issue prompts women to cut back their retinoid usage or stop altogether.
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Rather than dressing exclusively for high summer, the collection acknowledged the quieter moments—a cool breeze after sunset or the first hint of autumn creeping into late August.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
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Both Kurtz and Langeliers cited workload and the need for rest during the long Major League Baseball season as reasons for their lack of interest.
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Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
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“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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