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happens

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

Example Sentences

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They’re just all laser-focused on a 6-foot-4 blond wearing a stunning white Alaïa runway set that happens to be both a perfect ab showcase and an unmistakable style gauntlet thrown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If that happens he intends to stand for election in the May 2027 poll, either as an independent or as a member of another party.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But most of its business still happens far from that stage, according to Downey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A UMA vote happens only if a proposed market resolution is disputed twice by UMA holders.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic,” said George.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz