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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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“Whatever happens — whether it’s the draft or college — I’m good,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Much of what happens next depends on the outcome of the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, which Burnham must win to be able to stand in a leadership contest.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Some dedicated cake shedders say if this happens they could be forced to close down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“If baby-making happens over 10 years instead of 20, you’re simply going to have fewer kids,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"What if it takes six weeks? Two months, the vet says. What happens then?"

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