Synonym Dictionary

A departure from what is normal or expected.

An explanation that someone was elsewhere when an alleged act occurred; more broadly, an excuse.

Something that differs from what is usual or expected.

Occurring together with another event or condition.

Helping to bring about or support a desired result.

An event or condition that might occur and may require a response.

To discourage an action or make it less likely to occur.

A framework that weighs the value of future outcomes according to when they occur.

Regularly present or characteristic within a particular place or group.

A possible event or outcome for which one may need to prepare.

Happening by chance rather than by design.

About to occur very soon.

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

Certain to occur or impossible to avoid.

Occurring at intervals with pauses between.

To become real or take definite form.

Occurring at a favorable or useful time.

Widespread or commonly occurring in a particular place or time.

Occurring again, especially repeatedly.

The occurrence of a valuable or pleasing discovery by chance.

Living, acting, or occurring alone, without companions.

Occurring in sudden, irregular bursts.

Following later in time or order.

The quality of occurring or being completed at an appropriate or useful time.