occurrence
noun
oc·cur·rence
ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s 
-ˈkə-rən(t)s
1
: something that occurs
a startling occurrence
Lightning is a natural occurrence.
2
: the action or fact of happening or occurring
—often used with of
the repeated occurrence of petty theft in the locker room
Examples of occurrence in a Sentence
Getting headaches has become a common occurrence for her.
the recent occurrences of the disease
Lightning is a natural occurrence.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But this is a form of gambling that wasn’t available in the past, with fans having the chance to bet on small occurrences within a game through what is known as prop bets, and not just on the final outcome.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The Lutzes' story has been the subject of much debate, especially given the fact that the next family to take over the house, James and Barbara Cromarty, lived in the house for a decade without any paranormal occurrences.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Perhaps this will become a regular occurrence for the Lakers.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Occurrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occurrence. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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occurrence
noun
oc·cur·rence
ə-ˈkər-ən(t)s
-ˈkə-rən(t)s
1
: something that occurs
2
: the action or process of occurring
3
: the presence of a natural form or material in a particular place
the occurrence of oil in Oklahoma
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