occurred

[uh-kurd]

adjective

1. 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.

2. having appeared or presented itself.

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

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of occur.

Word History and Origins

Origin of occurred¹

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

Example Sentences

"We believe highly likely there are some links between certain entities around that incident that occurred last week," he said.

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But sharp declines, as just occurred over a potential China trade fight, keep many investors from thinking clearly.

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The vehicle, which carried over 50 passengers, was travelling between the cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur when the incident occurred.

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Because it undermines a Democratic narrative that pretends no meaningful racial progress has occurred over the past 60 years.

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Local school districts will also be required to investigate complaints of antisemitism and take corrective action if they find instructional materials were “used in a classroom or an action occurred that resulted in unlawful discrimination.”

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