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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
This is a daily look at the positive happenings in high school sports.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 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, 27 Feb. 2026
Worlds collided and a trio of semi-important happenings took place Tuesday night.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
In the case of Galaxidi, however, the flour war seems to be of more recent vintage, namely from the 19th century, when traveling mariners took their inspiration from similar happenings in Sicily.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 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, 27 Feb. 2026
Worlds collided and a trio of semi-important happenings took place Tuesday night.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
In the case of Galaxidi, however, the flour war seems to be of more recent vintage, namely from the 19th century, when traveling mariners took their inspiration from similar happenings in Sicily.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Some have threatened to seek relief in courtrooms from the irritating happenings near their once-quiet homes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenings
Noun
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And those negative experiences can reinforce an aversion to water.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rebrand comes as the from scratch kitchen of Wood-n-Tap is investing in menu, innovation, cocktail programs, refreshed interiors and guest experiences.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The enforcement is unpredictable; a grower may be ordered to conduct a recall and pay fines for a situation that others face without penalty, even when no adverse health events are reported.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a year of new beginnings, adventures and major changes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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And some are just his adventures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And upstairs, rooftop bar High Praise keeps things fresh with rotating pop-ups throughout the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The little things added up Tuesday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No incidents have ever been reported, but one former member of the organization was unsurprised at the team’s unhappiness, comparing his experience with the plane to opening the door of a modern luxury car only to find amenities and seats inside that belong in a 40-year-old sedan.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Two people were stabbed an hour apart in separate incidents Friday night in Brooklyn and Manhattan, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unusual circumstances in the inning as Binderup blasted a shot back at the pitcher, and the ball got caught in the pitcher's jersey.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Leighty declined to provide further details about the mariner and the circumstances of their death, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No episodes from Meadows’ season has aired.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Compound Interest episodes will drop weekly on Tuesdays, streaming on Amazon Music, YouTube, and wherever podcasts are available.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Occasionally, that ice can break off and fall to the ground, but these occurrences are exceedingly rare.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Concerned about corporate image and dwindling morale, the store manager convinces a group of employees to stay overnight to investigate these occurrences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Happenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenings. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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