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 Hundreds also turned out for a No Kings protest in Boise Saturday, one of 3,000 such events nationwide aimed at mobilizing early voters. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026 Part of its purpose, from the beginning, was not only to deliver new facts but to interpret ragged events for a nervous audience of relatively prosperous, largely white viewers who shared Wallace’s concern about the shape and tenor of the future. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 Around Paris' Place de la République on Sunday morning, dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass marked the aftermath of the events. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Historic museum exhibits and even live history events — having a real horse or two with a coach driver dressed in late 19th- or early 20th-century garb — would continue the tourism value Manhattan needs to maintain. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 In the weeks leading up to the election, the president has lent his and his administration’s name power to Paxton’s bid at presidential events and rallies, including the first GOP midterm convention in Dallas. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026 Over the next two months, the actor will also be jumping into the busy swing of the 2027 awards season, with events like the 2026 Gotham or Governors Awards. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 The Academy Museum gala has quickly become one of the most star-studded events of the second half of the year, serving as a soft opening to the upcoming awards season. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 18 Oct. 2026 Sunday's attack occurred as the Saudis hosted a major international energy conference in Riyadh, with other high-profile events including an investment gathering on the horizon. — Samy Magdy, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for events
  1. things
  2. possibilities
  3. tournaments
  4. parties
  5. incidents
  6. cases
  7. competitions
  8. celebrations
Noun
  • Which brings us back to the list of things that lasted longer than Zacharia’s term as White House Press Secretary.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The wide-leg pants keep things relaxed, and the ruched waist on the knit top adds shape and makes the whole look feel more polished than a standard sweatshirt set.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • Gone is the scrambling, gone are the endless possibilities, gone are the complicated dynamics of large groups replaced, once again, by the predictability of the small group.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Quantum computers promise exponential computational power by processing many possibilities simultaneously.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Families spend thousands on travel teams, private lessons and tournaments.
    — Jonathan Alpert OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Schools that advance in the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, for example, receive a greater share of NCAA revenue.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Talarico outlined ways both parties could come together to find solutions.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Their presence has fueled social tensions in Ceuta and become a political issue across Spain, where opposition parties hope to use migration concerns to unseat the progressive government in next month's elections.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • But analysts say the incidents are unlikely to bring remaining shipping activity through the Strait to a halt, even as major container lines largely stay away.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The message did not identify specific incidents or detail any investigations or actions in response to the concerns.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier and helping pave the way for other integration in domestic sports competitions.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The event premiered in 2024 with Sinner winning each of the first two competitions.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • The collection is part of Indian Motorcycle’s milestone year celebrations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The tasting room hosted an array of events, including live music as well as birthday and anniversary celebrations.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrations

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

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