happening (upon)

present participle of happen (upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening (upon)
Verb
  • After encountering an old friend, Colette, embarrassed about her friend’s success compared to her own, pretends to be a customer at the DMV instead of an employee.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to the premiere dates, a teaser trailer also gives audiences a tantalizing glimpse at Luke Thompson‘s Benedict encountering his love interest Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Americans over 60 are having financial trouble meeting their basic needs.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • But meeting audiences who just want to laugh?
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Happening (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28upon%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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