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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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Because this often happens in secret, you might never find out who helped or harmed your chances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually and is simply part of getting older.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"What happens with the future of Cuba is in the hands of... the president of the United States and the leadership of Cuba," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"It really is a case of dipping your toe in the water, starting slowly and seeing what happens," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Well, I will tell you what happens," Mr. Weiss went on.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell