ARRIVALS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

arrivals

noun

plural of arrival

as in appearances

the act of coming upon a scene spring's late arrival meant we were still skiing in mid-April the groom blamed his belated arrival for the wedding on a huge traffic snarl

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Recent Examples of arrivals The Iranian diaspora spans multiple generations and waves of exile, from those who left after the 1979 revolution to more recent arrivals who fled crackdowns and protest movements. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 But its arrivals-to-departures ratio—a measure of hires relative to exits—has fallen sharply, according to Zeki. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 The latest total comprised 673 arrivals and 833 departures, reflecting a sharp slowdown as operators adjust schedules around the storm. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 Wine is not the only Californian business that has taken a hit — tourism has also seen a sharp decline in arrivals from Canada. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 For Brentford, Diouf will follow Mamadou Sangare, Jannik Schuster and Jaidon Anthony as new arrivals this summer. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those arrivals add to some already-staggering career totals for Drake. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Large pot meals and having a table full of small bites can help appease hangry guests and late arrivals. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Liberia has said the arrivals reflect its longstanding role as a sanctuary for displaced people. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Fights broke out when some students protested Yiannopoulos’ appearances and accused him of hate speech, while others celebrated him as a champion of free speech.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have employed countless players throughout their long history, from Hall of Fame stars to short-term contributors whose careers in Atlanta were measured in only a handful of appearances.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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