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as in cause
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 event
something that happens
weddings are generally happy occasions
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as in to cause
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 occasion
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The royal opted for a smart suit from Bella Freud for the occasion, the plaid fabric delicately stitched with an electric blue thread running through it (there’s no pattern that says fall quite like plaid).
—Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
The pair are further charged with assaulting Diaw occasioning him actual bodily harm.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Egan sat down with Southern Living ahead of this momentous occasion to tell us all about it.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
The royal opted for a smart suit from Bella Freud for the occasion, the plaid fabric delicately stitched with an electric blue thread running through it (there’s no pattern that says fall quite like plaid).
—Harriet Johnston, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The two additional charges Brown addressed were for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and carrying an offensive weapon.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2025
The pair are further charged with assaulting Diaw occasioning him actual bodily harm.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occasion
Noun
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, the price, according to many users, has been dishes that aren’t as clean after demonstrably longer cycle times.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company is where the customer pain is sharpest, but Lerner sees a much larger opportunity.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Look for opportunities to plug CCU into existing processes with minimal disruption.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investigators will be relying heavily on the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner to identify the victim and to figure out the cause of death, police sources said.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Don Lima, always a champion for civic causes, headed up the organization, which became the Italian American Heritage Foundation the following June.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Well, a new Netflix documentary about Charlie Sheen brings that up, as well as all his other infamous shenanigans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The work could bring frequency combs out of specialized labs and into integrated photonic devices.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As with any career as long as his, there have been moments when perhaps his aesthetic wasn’t so aligned with where fashion was going, but mention that and Roversi will gently put it to one side.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This is a dark moment for America.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point rate cut this month at about 90% and the odds of a half-point cut at nearly 10%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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What began as a chance to build a sales team and achieve financial independence turned into a mission to serve working families.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jones asserted that exigent circumstances warranted the shortening of the 15-day notice window.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Occasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occasion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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