occurring

The word “occurring” has 3 syllables: oc-cur-ring

It's pronounced as /əˈkɜrɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for occurring?

In the thesaurus, “occurring” has 73 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for occurring along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for occurring

  • action
  • appear
  • arise
  • arising
  • be found
  • be present
  • befall
  • befalling
  • being
  • betide
  • betiding
  • breaking
  • chance
  • chancing
  • come about
  • come off
  • come to one
  • come to pass
  • coming
  • coming about
  • coming down
  • coming off
  • coming to pass
  • coming up
  • cook
  • cooking
  • crop up
  • dawn on
  • develop
  • developing
  • doing
  • ensue
  • eventualize
  • eventuate
  • exist
  • expose
  • falling out
  • flash
  • follow
  • following
  • go
  • going down
  • going off
  • going on
  • happening
  • happing
  • hit
  • intervening
  • jell
  • manifest
  • materialize
  • materializing
  • obtain
  • offer itself
  • passing
  • present itself
  • proceeding
  • result
  • resulting
  • reveal
  • rising
  • shake
  • show
  • smoke
  • spring to mind
  • strike
  • suggest itself
  • take place
  • transpire
  • transpiring
  • turn out
  • turn up
  • turning out

Antonyms for occurring

  • hide
  • lose
  • precede
  • stop

Meanings of occurring

  • verb
    1. To happen or take place.
    2. To present or offer itself.
    3. To come or be presented to the mind; to suggest itself.
    4. To be present or found.
  • noun
    1. An instance of something occurring; an event or happening.
  • adjective
    1. (in combination) That occurs in a specified manner.

Example Sentences

  • Occurring naturally, this phenomenon is a marvel to witness.
  • The sudden occurring of thunderstorms caught us by surprise.
  • Scientists are studying the patterns of earthquakes occurring in the region.
  • Occurring simultaneously, the events created a chaotic scene.
  • The doctor explained the risks associated with the rare side effects occurring after surgery.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to occurring, such as: action, appear, arise, arising, be found, be present, befall.

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