as in happens
to take place
whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on
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Recent Examples of befalls
But when a tragedy befalls the hotel, Nina is propelled in a relentless spiral of lies and manipulations.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalls
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But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chronic urticaria occurs when hives are caused by certain environmental or physical factors, whereas chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) isn’t triggered by external factors.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sunscald occurs most often on plants located along a wall with an intense southern or western exposure.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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