Definitions

occurred

[uh-kurd] / əˈkɜrd /

VERB

take place, happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise crop up develop ensue exist follow go materialize result show take place transpire

STRONG

action befall betide chance cook eventuate jell manifest obtain shake smoke

WEAK

be found be present come about come off come to pass eventualize present itself turn out turn up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide precede stop

VERB

come to mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hit reveal strike

STRONG

expose flash

WEAK

come to one cross one's mind dawn on go through one's head offer itself present itself spring to mind suggest itself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

Example Sentences

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The finding was subsequently examined in stool samples from 877 individuals with and without colorectal cancer from several countries to determine whether the same viruses occurred more frequently in patients with cancer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

She said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should “use its administrative authorities earlier and more aggressively” to curtail fraud rather than respond after it’s occurred.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The topic has come up in 157 transcripts and filings since last March, and more than 50 of those mentions occurred in the last two months.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The last al-Qaida-connected attack within the U.S. occurred before the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Overnight, in her room with fellow student Brigit Ebsen, a prank occurred where pesky Arcanum rodents called “rotties” got inside and created a mess.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton