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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His rise to stardom has also occurred seemingly in record time as less than 18 months ago he was almost completely unknown.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"The explosion occurred after the customers and staff had evacuated," a spokesman for the mall's operator Aeon told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The vandalism occurred over the past two weeks at two separate parking garages in the area of Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue, according to Irvine Police spokesperson Ziggy Azarcon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
It occurred more than 30,000 light-years from the center of its galaxy.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Can you—” he tried to act as though a horrifying thought had just occurred to him.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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