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 Still, the investigation into his murder had seemed to grow so cold that even many close to the events of that night believed the case would never be solved, much less prosecuted. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 There have been concerns about safety at these large-scale events. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Fans can expect performances spanning symphony orchestras, ballet, jazz, opera and theater as well as events with libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, yogurt/ice cream shops and more. — Maria Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The plan is to use the investment to grow the company, which includes a slate of podcasts, as well as live events and a film and TV production arm including through acquisition. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026 In early 2025, Said was assigned to cover the Los Angeles wildfires and additional weather events, according to the suit, and while in the field sustained a bone contusion when a piece of heavy equipment struck her foot. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 In addition to the budget-friendly prices, drugstores like CVS offer additional ways to save with events such as the CVS Fall Epic Beauty sale. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026 Keeping up with all the events, orientations, try-outs, practices, conferences, and more doesn’t have to raise your blood pressure. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026 The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s season-three finale, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
  1. things
  2. possibilities
  3. tournaments
  4. parties
  5. incidents
  6. cases
  7. competitions
  8. celebrations
Noun
  • Manchester City’s defence was wide open in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and that could be a sign of things to come now that Rodri is playing for Barcelona in La Liga.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And if history is any indication, expect safety Tre’von Moehrig to be in the middle of things when the pads start poppin’ at the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Jags’ practice facility.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • But in a state where numerous local cartels make money not only from drugs but also from extortion, there are plenty of possibilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • However, these uses remain future possibilities, and the team plans to test how the material performs in device-relevant forms.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Companies that own tournaments and also represent players, such as IMG, will use them to give their up-and-coming stars the exposure that can lead to lucrative deals.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it, and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Running September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, the event will comprise 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • The Southern Omani route, an alternative temporary corridor in the strait, remains the highest-risk, accounting for 16 of 18 projectile strike incidents reported by the UKMTO since July 6.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in civil liberties cases, identified over 100 incidents of automatic license plate reader abuse, including stalking and wrongful stops.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • State media has reported cases of officials divorcing to conceal the proceeds of crime.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s statement alleged that Qatar had not allowed the pilots to meet or communicate with families or Iranian officials handling their cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Contrast that with eventual EFL champions Coventry City (48 in 49 in all competitions) and Championship runners-up Ipswich Town (50 in 49).
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discourse has spanned from high school sports to international competitions and pro leagues like the WNBA, where a pair of male former NBA players are currently claiming to identify as women to pressure a more definitive policy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • In the streets of Kabul, preparations for the anniversary celebrations were underway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The troll comments come after Fox returned to Instagram on April 3, having wiped her account as part of her 38th birthday celebrations.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations

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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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