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
Bero will host a series of events in New York City, Los Angeles and London to celebrate the launch of Double Tasty.
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Erin Clements, People.com, 2 June 2025
But not many would recognise that understanding of events.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Pride Month in the nation's capital this year is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants across three weeks of programming consisting of over 300 events for World Pride 2025, an annual international festival that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.
—Joanne Haner, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Before Emmy voting begins, networks and studios host FYC (For Your Consideration) events to showcase their work, usually through screenings and meet-and-greets with stars in Los Angeles.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
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Erin Clements, People.com, 2 June 2025
But not many would recognise that understanding of events.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Pride Month in the nation's capital this year is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants across three weeks of programming consisting of over 300 events for World Pride 2025, an annual international festival that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.
—Joanne Haner, ABC News, 2 June 2025
Before Emmy voting begins, networks and studios host FYC (For Your Consideration) events to showcase their work, usually through screenings and meet-and-greets with stars in Los Angeles.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for event
Noun
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Law enforcement has not said why Phay was in Southern California or provided any possible motivation for the violent incident.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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In the same period, OCHA recorded 1,936 incidents of violence towards Palestinians, with 41,272 being displaced in the West Bank.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, all mood data came from caregiver reports, introducing the possibility of bias.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Ivey sees possibilities for students elsewhere, or in the future.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Who better than the 18-time major champion himself to discuss what McIlroy's absence means to him as the organizer of the tournament?—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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What if Ronaldo inks a contract with a team just for the duration of the tournament?—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Mary Lou’s made a splash with its debut in Palm Beach earlier this year, earning a rep for combining great food, inventive cocktails, and a party atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Viewed from within China, things had been looking up after the world’s two largest economies agreed to dramatically roll back steep tariffs – a conciliatory step in a trade war that had threatened the entire global trading system.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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There are few things more frustrating than having your workflow derailed by glitchy or confusing software.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In one sense, doctors have always been writers, penning case reports since antiquity.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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In one case, the high court halted an order from a judge in Maryland that has restricted the team's access to the Social Security Administration under federal privacy laws.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The Diamond League was the premier series of competition in the sport for a long time and still holds that title due to its longevity and structure.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Few trans athletes have reached elite levels of sports competition and even fewer have taken home top prizes, but their limited success has fueled the growing movement to ban them from participating on teams consistent with their gender identity.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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And, while the circumstances of this stranding are unusual, cetacean strandings in general are a relatively common occurrence.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Event.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/event. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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