happened (by)

past tense of happen (by)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happened (by)
looked up
Verb
  • The 22-year-old, born in Muskegon, Michigan, was looked up to by younger kids in his family.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Percy looked up at the camera, shyly posing with his new look.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Happened (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happened%20%28by%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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