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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
  • What happened next is the part that actually surprised the experts.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s everything to know about the Netflix film’s final moments, and what happened after in the real-life events.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of happened
Verb
  • City police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said while briefing reporters along with the city's mayor and other officials.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Hours after the tragedy occurred, dozens of community members and teenagers gathered in Manhattan’s East Village at the intersection of East 14th Street and First Avenue to pay tribute to Serkov.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of occurred
Verb
  • Its kitchen could barely fit two people, and there was only one table with a few chairs.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • At the same time, there was a third Mike Bowl in San Francisco between the 49ers and Dolphins—Kyle Shanahan and Jeff Hafley each have the middle name Michael!
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of was
Verb
  • The court’s decision came down while Fisher was studying for the bar.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The news came down mid-festival that Malkovich had won the Best Actor prize at Venice for his performance in Martin McDonagh’s latest film.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of came down
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“Betided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betided. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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