HAPPENINGS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

happenings

noun

plural of happening

as in experiences

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 events

something that happens gave a detailed account of all the happenings of the weekend

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Recent Examples of happenings Subscribe here and stay up to date on the happenings in Washington and politics across the states with our daily politics newsletter. — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 That understanding for the narrator is one tinged with mourning for the boy who endured but also the suspect boy who was always there, even before all the unfortunate happenings. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 This is just one of many cultural happenings our critics have highlighted in our fall season preview. — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 The story centers on James and Lou, a young couple who encounter increasingly disturbing happenings in their new home. — William Earl, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 In the way that entertainment websites used to dedicate manpower to recaps of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, bloggers are now committed to the happenings of Below Deck and Real Housewives. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 In director Ben Wheatley's film, Odenkirk plays a substitute sheriff who arrives in a wintery Minnesota town full of strange happenings, including the recent death of the previous sheriff. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 Fueled by high-profile happenings, Nigeria's creative clout is growing fast. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 The wildly popular Instagram page was offline for a hot minute, leaving the general pop pining for videos on the myriad zany happenings in our city, from traffic snarls and celebrity shenanigans to animal encounters and fights outside the club. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

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Noun

Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The company has more than 60 original IPs in development across film, animation, games, consumer products and immersive experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiences

Noun

Still, the investigation into his murder had seemed to grow so cold that even many close to the events of that night believed the case would never be solved, much less prosecuted.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
There have been concerns about safety at these large-scale events.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

They’re transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
The swift rebound when a nation switches from a wobbling to hard currency is a scenario Hanke has witnessed many times before in his adventures as the Money Doctor.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

Manchester City’s defence was wide open in Sunday’s Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and that could be a sign of things to come now that Rodri is playing for Barcelona in La Liga.

— Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
And if history is any indication, expect safety Tre’von Moehrig to be in the middle of things when the pads start poppin’ at the Panthers’ joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Jags’ practice facility.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

The Southern Omani route, an alternative temporary corridor in the strait, remains the highest-risk, accounting for 16 of 18 projectile strike incidents reported by the UKMTO since July 6.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm specializing in civil liberties cases, identified over 100 incidents of automatic license plate reader abuse, including stalking and wrongful stops.

— Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of incidents

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The Premier League can request additional information and evidence to assess a club’s progress, while dispensations from individual requirements can be granted in exceptional circumstances.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The bottom line Creditors may ultimately be paid from the value of a deceased person's home in certain circumstances, and an estate may need to sell the property if there aren't enough other assets to satisfy valid claims.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

This would account for the way that everyday concerns (like missing the bus) and unlikely occurrences (being chased by evildoers) can mesh in dreams, forming a mix of strange situations.

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Neither immediately confirmed the animals had washed ashore, though a DEP spokesperson said such occurrences are not uncommon.

— Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026