occurred
Americanadjective
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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.
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having appeared or presented itself.
The area is a naturally occurred sand dune system covering two square kilometers.
verb
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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Only two of their matchups have been particularly memorable—and neither occurred at a major.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
More infections occurred after a wake for the second patient who got sick.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
They allege the second black out occurred because the crew was relying on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the ship's generators.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The last seven weeks it traded within the combined 50% advance that occurred during the weeks ending March 13 and March 20.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
A crafty reply occurred to me: “In the Frisian clock on the stairwell!”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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