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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
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Wackadoo describes the happenings in Family Movie, where the death toll keeps mounting as the blood moon rises.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
But something really positive is happening too.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Noun
That Northeast setting, the extraordinary happening to ordinary people.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Wackadoo describes the happenings in Family Movie, where the death toll keeps mounting as the blood moon rises.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Verb
Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
But something really positive is happening too.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
Adjective
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While their light blue wash and structured, straight-leg cut mimic the actress’s pair, their double-button waistband and trendy welt-front pockets add a fashionable touch.
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Our goal has never been to make the most fashionable jeans in America.
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Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene.
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.
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The technology still has to prove itself on safety, but the ride experience now counts too.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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But meetings as close as this one are quite rare, occurring on average once about every 40 years.
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These contain a naturally occurring bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti), says Markowski.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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The tribe wants to build a travel center on the land along a busy highway on Long Island.
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Because Saturday is typically the busiest day for car sales, most dealerships remain open then and close on Sundays instead.
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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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