Synonyms

occurred

American

[uh-kurd] / əˈkɜrd /

adjective

having happened or taken place.

With this pause feature on the timer, you don't have to reset your current session because of any occurred interruption.
having appeared or presented itself.

The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of occur.

Etymology

Origin of occurred

First recorded in 1890–95; occur + -ed ² for the adjective senses; occur + -ed ¹ for the verb sense

Example Sentences

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The gain occurred despite a TD Cowen analyst lowering the price target to $490 from $519.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Bishop believes the break-in occurred in the early hours of April 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She said: "Based on the fireball trajectory, the event occurred over the North Sea so, sadly, we do not expect any recoverable meteorites."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The biggest losses occurred in tropical moist broadleaf forests, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and parts of West Africa.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

And then it occurred to him … he most definitely shouldn’t have it.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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