betided

verb

past tense of betide
as in happened
to take place we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide

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  1. happened
  2. occurred
  3. was
  4. came down
Verb
  • Here’s what happened outside before the doors officially unlocked.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Had that not happened the team would have had to most likely play at Gateway Center Arena — its usual home that seats 3,500.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of happened
Verb
  • The charges from April are said to have occurred between 1999 and 2005 and involve four women.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sunday's attack occurred as the Saudis hosted a major international energy conference in Riyadh, with other high-profile events including an investment gathering on the horizon.
    — SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of occurred
Verb
  • The researchers said there was no better animal to study than Jonathan.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There was no fussing over rooms—everyone agreed their bed was ultra-cozy.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of was
Verb
  • When López was nine, her father came down with a severe fever.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brookside and Hartwell both explained in their pre-match promos the match essentially came down to doing things the right way.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of came down
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“Betided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betided. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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