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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

incident

/ɪnˈsɪdnt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does incident mean?

noun, verb

An event or occurrence, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected. A person or thing that is involved in an incident.

Example

"The police are investigating the incident at the scene of the accident."

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