Synonyms of befalling

befalling

verb

present participle of befall

as in happening

to take place

whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happening
• occurring
• being
• coming
• doing
• transpiring
• coming down
• cooking
• going on
• coming off
• happing
• passing
• going down
• chancing
• coming about
• betiding
• coming to pass
• arising
• rising
• developing
• shaping (up)
• intervening
• proceeding
• resulting
• materializing
• coming up
• cropping (up)
• springing (up)
• following
• falling out
• turning out
• breaking
• going off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of befalling

Bad luck befalling one rival is probable in this league. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

Our leaders owe it to all of us to do their utmost to prevent this fate from befalling anyone else. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

The problem befalling many a meatball sub is the roll. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

Achilles ruptures also decimated the 2025 NBA playoffs, befalling stars such as Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and then-Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. — Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025

But researchers can advance the potential for new and beneficial drugs while legislators help prevent such tragedies from befalling other families. — David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025