occurs

verb

Definition of occursnext
present tense third-person singular of occur
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as in happens
to take place let me know when the lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur

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Recent Examples of occurs As this occurs, the leaves and flower gradually push upwards out of the bulb and ground. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025 Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body isn't able to properly use insulin. — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025 This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes. — Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025

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