events

noun

plural of event
1
as in things
something that happens dinnertime was devoted to talking over the day's events, not to watching television

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2
as in possibilities
something that might happen in the event of rain, graduation ceremonies will be held indoors

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3
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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4
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 The district would install gates on its drives that could be opened or closed as needed during events and school hours. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 The local police department is conducting a criminal investigation into the events leading up to the collision and the actions of those involved, Kinnan said Wednesday. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 With its available sun-deflecting bright-white fabric and huge garage door-like entryway, the tent makes for a natural day shelter for events out in the sun, rain and wind. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 The investigation into the events that surrounded the discovery of Jalen Hurts' blood clots has begun in earnest and there is 'no timetable for completion', a source told OutKick on Sunday. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 In his cakes, as in so much of his work, grand political events unfold on an intimate, human scale. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Legitimate concerns exist about limitless ticket price increases making events less accessible. — Davis Noell, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026 Towns and smaller cities in Italy, France and California hold similar events. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Hundreds also turned out for a No Kings protest in Boise Saturday, one of 3,000 such events nationwide aimed at mobilizing early voters. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
  1. things
  2. possibilities
  3. tournaments
  4. parties
  5. incidents
  6. cases
  7. competitions
  8. celebrations
Noun
  • Born in 1888, Jim Casey spent his life, starting at the tender age of eleven, thinking about how to deliver things more efficiently.
    — Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
  • New York — Brett Smiley was elected mayor of Providence in 2022 on a pledge to build more housing and get things done in Rhode Island’s capital city.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • The researchers also found that AI’s strength in flagging cancerous lesions didn’t carry over to naming the correct diagnosis among many possibilities.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Here, the idea that Hollywood is truly interested in the creative possibilities of a fanfic-originating adaptation becomes weak.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Five tournaments remain for players to finish in the top 100 and keep full status for 2027.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • An average of four recent polls puts the two camps at roughly 50 and 53 seats, respectively, leaving Arab parties and smaller factions potentially pivotal.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The campaign pursues voters from both parties who feel the cost of caring for a child or an aging parent is growing untenable.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • In the immediate aftermath of high-profile incidents, such as the Sandy Hook school shooting, in Newtown, Connecticut, the team would make contact with law enforcement to offer assistance.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Beatrice is not the only person reconsidering the nastiness of the proceedings; a series of small incidents leads Morgan to question Cathcarts’ cruelty.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Trials in four other cases in which Sorrells’ predecessor, Sharen Wilson, decided to seek the death penalty, have occurred during Sorrells term.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Victory extended Villa’s outstanding recent run to six wins from seven games in all competitions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Factor in other domestic competitions, and Belenenses has seven trophies in total, which is tied for the fifth-most in the nation.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • The weekend would include a lakefront welcome party at Westward, an intimate rehearsal dinner at a private club, a ceremony at a chapel near her home, and the rest of the celebrations in her family’s backyard.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Cinema Eye Honors, one of the main bellwethers for the Best Documentary Feature race, began its 20th annual celebrations with a first wave of awards announcements for its 2027 ceremony.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrations

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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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