Events

Choose the Right Synonym for event

OCCURRENCE, EVENT, INCIDENT, EPISODE, CIRCUMSTANCE mean something that happens or takes place. OCCURRENCE may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan. an encounter that was a chance occurrence EVENT usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause. the events following the assassination INCIDENT suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance. a minor wartime incident EPISODEstresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident. a brief romantic episode in a life devoted to work CIRCUMSTANCE implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background. couldn’t recall the exact circumstances

Examples of event in a Sentence

The article recounted the events of the past year. the last major event of the summer

Recent Examples on the Web

The challenges that many Alaska Native people continue to experience, like substance abuse and violence, are today believed to be symptoms of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of events like those Napoleon discusses in his essay.— Anchorage Daily News, “Around Alaska, there’s a new approach to suicide prevention: Think locally,” 17 Sep. 2019Our calendar of wine events is loaded this week, with Shaker Wines’ Amarone tasting, the Autumn Wine Affair, Taste in Little Italy and many others.— Marc Bona, cleveland.com, “Wine calendar: Autumn Wine Affair, Taste in Little Italy, Shaker Wines’ Amarone, more,” 17 Sep. 2019