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as in things
something that happens
dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television
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as in possibilities
something that might happen
in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors
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as in tournaments
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 parties
a social gathering
the mayor's evenings are often tied up with one event after another
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Recent Examples of events
Indemnification As described by Cornell Law School, indemnification occurs when one party compensates another party for damages or losses that have occurred related to specific events.
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Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the wake of both incidents, the former president was granted presidential-level security as his campaign has been forced to grapple with new security protocols in the planning of his campaign events.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the researchers have applied to drill into the crater to obtain samples that will provide further information about the shock pressures, exact age, and the sequence of events following the impact.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition, events can be communicated to human operators on site in real time for efficient interventions.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
He is set to embark on a blitz across the battleground states, with several events in the last month before Election Day.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
These events can be recorded in a database for support or development engineers to review at a future time.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today in history Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In the wake of both incidents, the former president was granted presidential-level security as his campaign has been forced to grapple with new security protocols in the planning of his campaign events.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, the researchers have applied to drill into the crater to obtain samples that will provide further information about the shock pressures, exact age, and the sequence of events following the impact.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
In addition, events can be communicated to human operators on site in real time for efficient interventions.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
He is set to embark on a blitz across the battleground states, with several events in the last month before Election Day.
—Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
These events can be recorded in a database for support or development engineers to review at a future time.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Today in history Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
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There are of course some areas where Salesforce could take things even further.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hopefully things pick up pace next week.Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There isn’t a blueprint for change management, and in many cases, the range of possibilities depends on a company’s organizational set-up and resources.Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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As far as what’s next, Ronan is open to the possibilities.Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Without this licence, clubs won't be able to participate in regional and international tournaments.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Also consider encouraging participation through multiplayer experiences, tournaments or collaborative missions, which add a layer of community interaction and competition, further driving engagement.Sergi Cerrato, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The version of the virus detected in San Mateo County lies at the center of an outbreak that has killed more than 1,000 people this year in Central and Eastern Africa, with most of those cases being in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The version of the virus detected in San Mateo County lies at the center of an outbreak that has killed more than 1,000 people this year in Central and Eastern Africa, with most of those cases being in the Democratic Republic of Congo.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Dortmund winger has scored five goals and five assists in eight games across all competitions this season and would have been a logical candidate for a call-up.Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The game features runways, competitions and environments inspired by real-world places, parties and events, like Klum’s famous Halloween party.Adriana Lee, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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For most people languishing on the waitlist, the program is essentially on hold, and there are reports of similar circumstances in other parts of the country, including Maine and Oklahoma.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the midst of honoring the actor’s life and successful career, the people who were close to him are also speaking about the circumstances that surrounded his death.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
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The former wide receiver had 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns in 166 games.Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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