as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
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Recent Examples of occur
Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The sinking occurred off the coastal city of Bodrum, a popular Turkish vacation destination.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The scheduled follow-up inspection has not yet occurred.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
The sinking occurred off the coastal city of Bodrum, a popular Turkish vacation destination.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occur
happen
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek held a press conference three hours after the crash and detailed what happened.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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