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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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“I’m famous for making movies. Celebrity just happens to be an unfortunate byproduct of what I do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Even if it happens, SpaceX will surely finish its IPO.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Something similar happens near the end of economic expansions, though in reverse, as the market recognizes that trees don’t grow to the sky.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

When the thaw happens will depend on the war’s outcome, the price of oil and ultimately the bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Is this what happens when you grow up?

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy