1
as in incident
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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2
as in possibility
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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3
as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
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as in party
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of event
The handset and associated storyboards were papped during filming, presumably of the flashy introduction videos and initial YouTube spots seen at a launch event.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Insurance experts have warned repeatedly that rising economic losses from extreme weather events driven by climate change threaten the industry with collapse—and with it, housing markets and families’ finances.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Some major roads in Chicago were suddenly under water when a 1,000-year rainfall event struck in early July.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Insurance experts have warned repeatedly that rising economic losses from extreme weather events driven by climate change threaten the industry with collapse—and with it, housing markets and families’ finances.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
Some major roads in Chicago were suddenly under water when a 1,000-year rainfall event struck in early July.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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Personal injury suits against cities can run between hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars per incident.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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There were also a number of incidents between the player and those on his own side, caught insulting Juve supporters on two separate occasions and getting into a fight with Giorgio Chiellini.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The appearance of The Punisher also seems to open up some possibilities of other character collaborations like Daredevil or Jessica Jones.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Other names appearing somewhere on tournament’s leaderboard include NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce, Sacramento Kings player Zach Lavine, and actors Miles Teller and Alfonso Ribeiro.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Sinner seemed to mean it, and to live by it; he had nearly been knocked out of the tournament during the quarterfinals, when Grigor Dimitrov had taken the first two sets and had the match in control before blowing out a pectoral muscle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Rosamund Pike is fabulous in hot pink, black and floral while attending the press night after party for Inter Alia at the National Theatre on July 23 in London.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The popularity of body mists comes down to three main things: affordability, versatility, and nostalgia.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Then, on June 12, she was awakened in the middle of the night and told to gather her things.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Stage 32 is launching a Global Screenwriting Contest Hub, bringing together dozens of writing competitions from around the world into one place including Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying contests.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Beginning with five pairs who choose to couple up, the show then sees the islanders through eight weeks of fierce competition as bombshells enter the villa and games are played to see who will leave the villa as the strongest couple.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The theatrical paradigm is slowed, extended and occasionally reversed by the circumstance.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The schedule may be modified due to weather or other circumstances.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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