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 From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Hiltz competes in women’s events, but identifies as non-binary and transgender, using they/them pronouns. — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026 Many rotating exhibitions with a variety of themes have been displayed through the years; the school program was redesigned for the new museum, and events such as the vintage and yard sales evolved as circumstances shifted. — Katharina Woodman, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Givenchy, for example, unveiled its exclusive seasonal pop-up this June (open through October), offering ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, accessories, and exclusive couture creations plus bespoke events throughout the season. — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026 The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 The flag has been prominently displayed after other major events such as the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020, serving as a symbol of martyrdom, resistance and, in the regime’s messaging, retaliation. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
  1. things
  2. possibilities
  3. tournaments
  4. parties
  5. incidents
  6. cases
  7. competitions
  8. celebrations
Noun
  • Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Welcome back to Kick It, the AJC’s newsletter for all things World Cup.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Croatia has reached the semifinals of the last two tournaments, but its golden generation is aging.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Volleyball courts can be found at several local beaches, some of which also host beach volleyball tournaments throughout the year.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • And, people will be outside in droves, at cookouts, parades, parties and fireworks shows.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.
    — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The investigation pertained to incidents that occurred in February.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Riders are screened before competitions and anyone considered too inexperienced is denied entry.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Olise’s five assists in France’s opening four games have been a ruthless continuation of his club form, having racked up 26 in all competitions for Bayern Munich last season.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Fourth of July fireworks will light up the sky across South Florida, with a slew of celebrations offering residents the chance to observe them.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of celebrations

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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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