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 With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events. — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down. — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Once a process to curate guest lists for elaborate events, now restaurateurs can fire off a quick direct message to an influencer between kitchen tasks. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Local governments are also hosting matchmaking events for Korean singles, even dangling monetary rewards for couples who marry after meeting at the event. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Iowa saw a split screen of campaign rallies over the weekend as Republicans and Democrats held major events. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 30 Aug. 2026 Her work’s recognition by international curators and her decision to start drawing again were more or less simultaneous events. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The anniversary program will run throughout the season, with customer events, competitions, limited-edition products, dedicated window installations, new content, special offers and more surprises to come. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 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
  • When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of things
Noun
  • And no one has been savvier about capitalizing on these possibilities than the Kardashian family.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So when the streamer renewed Dark Matter for another installment in August 2024, the possibilities for Jason were endless.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His son is an avid athlete and needs to be taken to tournaments, sometimes 100 miles away.
    — David Ingram, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tournaments
Noun
  • Those deals took place under multiple presidential administrations of both parties, and various FTC leaders.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The district says it should be allowed to use the existing law and that any major changes to California's fiscal oversight system should go through the normal legislative process, including public hearings and input from all involved parties.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • The International Press Institute, a nonprofit that aims to protect media freedom, recorded 26 incidents of attacks and threats in the five months to March.
    — Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Washington Post and other news outlets have recently reported on incidents of individual police officers misusing information collected by license plate readers for personal reasons, such as tracking the movements of former romantic partners.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of incidents
Noun
  • In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cases
Noun
  • Both teams got their last live looks at their respective competitions for the backup QB job — behind Tyler Shough in New Orleans and Dallas' Dak Prescott.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The draw for the Doubles competitions will be held on September 1.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of competitions
Noun
  • Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The house has been the site of jam sessions and musical creation, community festivals and celebrations and ongoing efforts to engage the city's youth in music.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations

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“Events.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/events. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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