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happening (on or upon)

verb

Definition of happening (on or upon)next
present participle of happen (on or upon)
as in finding
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance happened on the filming of a movie

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  1. finding
  2. encountering
Verb
  • Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At the very least, no one wants to feel invisible, especially when our devolving society keeps finding new ways to instill that impression.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of finding
Verb
  • Tiny creatures like crabs and ants traveled huge distances, encountering all sorts of dangers—driven by the instinct to lay eggs and reproduce at any cost.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • How Regulation Will Shape The Winners The history of fintech is replete with businesses that grew quickly before encountering regulatory obstacles.
    — Antoine Sallis, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of encountering
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“Happening (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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