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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These changes occurred without any instructions to cut calories.

From Science Daily

Her testimony on the Epstein files, however, was mostly punctuated by dramatic clashes with lawmakers — exchanges that occurred as eight Epstein survivors attended the hearing.

From Los Angeles Times

In Texas, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is generally two years from the date the malpractice occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal

This might have occurred because some businesses were including undocumented workers they employed in their survey responses, but not in their tax filings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The results showed a clear pattern: depression occurred more often and earlier in people who went on to develop Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia than in those with other chronic illnesses.

From Science Daily

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