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 Hotel guests are often invited to members-only happenings like mahjong afternoons, cocktail hours, and wellness classes that make the Delano feel less like a hotel and more like a community affair. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026 One of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants changed its reservation policy, a beloved bakery announced its closure, a popular Chinese restaurant burned down and more of the week’s happenings in the metro Atlanta restaurant scene. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 July 2026 The traffic control worker minimum wage, which only affects workers handling traffic at major happenings like concerts and sporting events, is more than $70 an hour. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 Certain apparently magical happenings in the novel are treated ambiguously, but either way, the titular character’s study of Buddhist practices is an asset in his journey. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026 Sign up for The Eat Index, our weekly food newsletter, and find out where to eat and get the latest restaurant happenings in Orange County. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 As with every July 4, a lot of fireworks and hot dogs will be enjoyed this weekend coast to coast, but for this special year celebrating 250 years of US nationhood, there are also some unique and unusual happenings taking place. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 The rooms are basic but come with a front-row seat to the happenings of downtown Flagstaff, including direct access to the hotel’s popular eatery and bar. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Dodds and the late Donnie Duncan, then Oklahoma’s athletic director, often discussed television happenings in the sport and began theorizing a different path. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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Noun

His reporting focuses on luxury travel and culture-forward experiences that explore how place, identity, and hospitality intersect.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Human costs of a ‘fix-it’ medical approach Research shows that the healthcare system’s emphasis on the length – not quality – of life introduces preventable suffering into American experiences of death.

— Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of experiences

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The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of events

Noun

The camping tents below are tested and approved for outdoor adventures.

— Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
To add onto your adventures, visit Smith Mountain Lake which is under an hour away or plan a visit to Go Fest in the fall to really capture the region’s outdoor spirit.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of adventures

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So, if things don’t go well for New York/New Jersey on Sunday afternoon for the World Cup final, don’t be surprised if DFW is circled when the World Cup inevitably returns to the United States — possibly as soon as 2038.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Amanda did say that the resurgence of Loverboy had nothing to do with Kyle and was more about how much people hate her, which just reconfirms the worst things about Amanda that people on the internet say.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 July 2026

Definition of things

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The incidents, which primarily involved restaurants and cafes, happened between early 2025 and June 2026, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Recent years have also seen a number of space debris incidents, including in 2023, when a mysterious 10-foot (3-meter) cylinder washed ashore at Green Head, a coastal town north of Perth, Australia.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of incidents

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Officers are working to gather information regarding the circumstances that may have led up to the crash, including who was supervising the children.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Police said that suspect information, a motive and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The new episodes keep Rebecca as one of the emotional cores of the show.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of episodes

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Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Algae blooms and resulting mass death of fish populations, known as fish kill, are common occurrences in small ponds, Van Rhein said.

— Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026