happening (upon)

verb

Definition of happening (upon)next
present participle of happen (upon)
as in encountering
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face happened upon the hotel manager in the lobby and promptly complained about the room

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  1. encountering
  2. meeting
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  • Like the book, the movie follows Greek king Odysseus (Matt Damon), who spends 10 years at war and another decade lost at sea, encountering cyclops, sirens and giants along the way.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 July 2026
  • And streaming has introduced Meyers’ films to younger viewers who are encountering them for the first time.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of encountering
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  • Having passed on meeting the Rogers fee, Arsenal will turn to alternative targets.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Tulare County Sheriff's Office shared video of Fig happily meeting her family again on July 15.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of meeting
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“Happening (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening%20%28upon%29. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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