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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
Simon Johnson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly reviewing safety procedures for the occasions when the President, inevitably, leaves the White House grounds.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.
—Elise Morton, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
And on most of those occasions, there were no Secret Service agents.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The federation, based inside Beth El, is entirely volunteer-run and rarely publicizes events or occasions — a sharp contrast to the vibe in the Jewish metropolises of South Florida.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
With four large dinner plates, four smaller dessert plates, and four cereal bowls, this dinnerware set from Martha Stewart’s collection is ideal for special occasions or replacing your dull dishes altogether.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
Hiddink, Di Matteo, and Benitez all benefited from having players full of character as well as the ability to turn up on showpiece occasions.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly reviewing safety procedures for the occasions when the President, inevitably, leaves the White House grounds.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
Overcoming the decades-long generational belief that certain colors, prints, and fabrics are reserved for specific seasons and occasions—or worse, outright forbidden—has been one of today's greatest stylistic triumphs; if only for the sheer liberation of finally letting go of what others think.
—Lucía Tejo, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.
—Elise Morton, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
And on most of those occasions, there were no Secret Service agents.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Romania has confirmed drone fragments on its territory on multiple occasions.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
The federation, based inside Beth El, is entirely volunteer-run and rarely publicizes events or occasions — a sharp contrast to the vibe in the Jewish metropolises of South Florida.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
With four large dinner plates, four smaller dessert plates, and four cereal bowls, this dinnerware set from Martha Stewart’s collection is ideal for special occasions or replacing your dull dishes altogether.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasions
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Creating more majority-Republican districts but with thinner margins could dilute GOP advantages and give Democrats more opportunities to win seats, especially if there’s an anti-Trump backlash at the polls this year.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s that, plus the hundreds of thousands of stellar restaurants, outstanding shopping opportunities, and zany offbeat attractions that make the Japanese capital a wildly entertaining—and impeccably safe—destination for travelers of all kinds.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the underlying causes — including substance use, domestic violence, mental illness, chronic stress, poverty and social interaction — are often intertwined.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For liberals who see Labour as too soft on progressive causes, the Green Party is a popular new route that aims to deliver on unemployment for young people and increase public funding for health care.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s no question the host team ended the three-day event with an exclamation point, producing one of the best feel-good moments of the weekend.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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And thus the audience is stuck with this scenario, which complicates in intensity and with a linguistic relish that has its funny moments (for some, anyway), but also features a lot of crudity that really wrenches you away from the typical landscape of the classy, urban American farce.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Helping its chances, Martin points out, is the fact that Ellison already has experience working with this administration to get regulatory approvals, having successfully completed the Skydance-Paramount merger in 2025.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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O'Brien escaped with his eighth save in 10 chances as the Cardinals won their third straight in a four-game series that ends Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Of course, artists make choices in biographical shows for a whole variety of reasons, whether in service of the storytelling, to appease those who would prefer to remain anonymous or even self-protection.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the primary reasons that some car buyers avoid vehicles with electric powertrains is the lengthy duration of charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Occasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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