as in to happen
to take place
let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of occur
The salmonella cases occurred across 13 states, making 34 people sick, according to the CDC.
—
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On April 22, the company’s GitHub account pushed a new wave of malware, suggesting either that the previous breach hadn’t been fully fixed or that a new, unidentified hack had occurred.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Since last year, hunting is now allowed on Sundays on private lands only, but no hunting can occur within 40 yards of any blazed trail open to the public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
His death occurred a few weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by a masked ICE agent in the city.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for occur
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
On April 22, the company’s GitHub account pushed a new wave of malware, suggesting either that the previous breach hadn’t been fully fixed or that a new, unidentified hack had occurred.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Since last year, hunting is now allowed on Sundays on private lands only, but no hunting can occur within 40 yards of any blazed trail open to the public.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
His death occurred a few weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by a masked ICE agent in the city.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for occur
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occur
happen
Verb
-
Game 6 would be back at Kia Center, and a potential Game 7 would return to Detroit, where anything can happen.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Occur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occur. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
