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occur
[ uh-kur ]
verb (used without object)
- to happen; take place; come to pass:
When did the accident occur?
Synonyms:
- to be met with or found; present itself; appear:
Modest amounts of fructose occur naturally in fruits and vegetables.
Synonyms: , ,
- to suggest itself in thought; come to mind (usually followed by to ):
An idea occurred to me.
occur
/ əˈɜː /
verb
- to happen; take place; come about
- to be found or be present; exist
- foll by to to be realized or thought of (by); suggest itself (to)
Usage
Other Word Forms
- ·dz·ܰ verb (used without object) preoccurred preoccurring
- ·dz·ܰ verb (used without object) reoccurred reoccurring
- ܲ·dz·ܰ·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of occur1
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Example Sentences
But that from a phenological perspective of what occurs at what times of year, that also is posing a limit that doesn't need to be there.
McKillen told that news outlet that the alleged breaches occurred two years after he was fired from the project in April 2022.
Geological Survey, and found that 63% of fence lizard sightings occurred in developed areas.
Darin Detwiler, a food safety expert and associate teaching professor at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, said that it’s crucial for not only consumers but also other companies to know when any contamination occurs.
Detectives said they are still confirming the exact dates and times of all the incidents, but said some occurred in broad daylight and others in the middle of the night.
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