1
as in event
something that happens
the odd little incident was reported in the local paper
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2
as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
a teen discovering that taxes are the inevitable and evil incident of a paying job
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as in accompanying
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Recent Examples of incident
Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The incident occurred at the 7:40 mark of the fourth quarter.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021
Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance.
—Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021
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Noun
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 9:28 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:31 a.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
—Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
The incident occurred at the 7:40 mark of the fourth quarter.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
If a pre-incident crew had ever been assigned to a ski area, this was the first time Lannon had heard of it.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2021
Finally, the modern cloud improves auditing capabilities and provides logs and analytics for any post-incident analysis and compliance.
—Vipin Jain, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incident
Noun
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Iconic — and the perfect accompaniment to a try of protein-rich deviled eggs made with London’s favorite recipe.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
4 Apr. 2025
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The adaptation is now coming to California via an American Ballet Theatre premiere, featuring music by Joby Talbot and accompaniment by the Pacific Symphony.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its jelly texture can get a little messy, but its accompanying spatula makes application way easier and cleaner.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The main swimming pool and spa sit across the lawn at the back of the main residence, and its accompanying pool house offers one-bedroom, one-bath accommodations.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Afterwards, the biggest thing the Rangers said was about the constant breakdowns resulting in virtually every non empty goal being scored by players not being closely defended.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the great thing about cottage cheese is that it can be eaten in so many different ways.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Artist and photographer Nona Faustine, who made Black womanhood and the attendant topics of identity, history, and representation her subjects in works of stunning visual power, died in New York on March 20.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whereas distressed assets do have great upside potential, there are also attendant risks that should be properly addressed.—
Arman Harutyunyan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mind you, this form of optimism isn’t about slapping a smiley face on dire circumstances and forging ahead.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But Eastman acknowledged in a 2024 podcast episode that collecting medical debts has grown more challenging as regulators have restricted how collectors can pursue patients.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The episodes turned both women into advocates for patients and spurred research that made American health care safer.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the concomitant manifestation of elevated year-on-year inflation rates reveals significant stagflation risks, which would be the worst of both worlds for the U.S. economy and the future of Fed policy.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The concomitant proliferation of neighborhood groups, sports and performing arts opportunities are less appreciated.—
Mary Wolshok,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Incident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incident. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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