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as in fashionable
being in the latest or current fashion
those are some happening duds, man
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as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity
the downtown theater district is a happening place this autumn
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as in popular
enjoying widespread favor or approval
that might be a happening outfit right now, but not on a woman who'll never see 40 again
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as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand
the President's visit to the school was a real happening for teachers and students alike
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as in event
something that happens
gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend
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as in occurring
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happening
Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Reigns, then, took care of Fatu when Fatu was distracted by the happenings between McIntyre and Rhodes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Outreach that had previously been constrained by time was now happening continuously.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.
—Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2018
In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats.
—NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
Our favorite concerts, festivals, shows, brewery events and restaurant happenings across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Reigns, then, took care of Fatu when Fatu was distracted by the happenings between McIntyre and Rhodes.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
And yet something else is happening too.
—Valeng Cha, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Outreach that had previously been constrained by time was now happening continuously.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
Adjective
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It's been fashionable since the early 2000s to consider reality shows inferior to scripted or traditional documentary series.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Great for windy days to shield your face and keep your hair in place, this accessory is both fashionable and functional.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nguyen’s main renovations brought the bar from the back of the room to the front, an open window into the buzzing new restaurant.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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Once a pivotal railway stop, later the site of world-stage events, like the 1996 Olympic Games, and most recently, a filming epicenter, Conyers has blossomed into a buzzing destination, drawing visitors from across the globe.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Takaichi is hugely popular, but the governing LDP, which has ruled Japan for most of the last seven decades, has struggled with funding and religious scandals in recent years.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Virgin Mary is a popular site of Christian pilgrimage on the slopes of Mount Koressos, about three miles from the archaeological site.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cannon established Coppermark and almost immediately reached out to Stephanie Lee, a roofing contractor and independent adjuster with extensive experience in hail, wind, and tornado damage.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Can our experiences as babies still be felt today?—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Also not yet fully understood are the interactions with naturally occurring planetary waves and atmospheric cycles such as the Arctic Oscillation and the El Niño Southern Oscillation.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One such fashion trend for 2026 is revisiting a tried-and-true shirt style that was first introduced in the early 1900s before reaching a stylish heyday in the 1950s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boricua slang like perreo (a type of dance linked to reggaeton music), janguear (to hang out) and bichiyal (a stylish woman) are sprinkled throughout many of Bad Bunny’s songs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This left a critical unit short-staffed during one of the highest profile searches in PCSD history and during the busiest time of year for Search and Rescue.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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February is typically a busy month there for winter sports including skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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