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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
Datskovska regularly reports on trending cultural happenings and how to dress for them.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Wackadoo describes the happenings in Family Movie, where the death toll keeps mounting as the blood moon rises.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Below, Lasdun names six great books about terrible happenings.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
This spot is popular for its specialty margaritas and dishes like Southwestern-style egg rolls, and even has a live web camera of Main Street streaming 24/7 for those curious about Mackinac Island’s happenings.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Pick Three Rachel Syme on summer cultural happenings.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area.
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Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
From June 12 through June 27, festival attendees can experience these happenings at this plaza located at 1 City Hall Square.
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Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Stay up to date on the latest World Cup happenings in Dallas by joining the FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas WhatsApp channel.
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Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Wackadoo describes the happenings in Family Movie, where the death toll keeps mounting as the blood moon rises.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Below, Lasdun names six great books about terrible happenings.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
17 June 2026
This spot is popular for its specialty margaritas and dishes like Southwestern-style egg rolls, and even has a live web camera of Main Street streaming 24/7 for those curious about Mackinac Island’s happenings.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Pick Three Rachel Syme on summer cultural happenings.
—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area.
—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
From June 12 through June 27, festival attendees can experience these happenings at this plaza located at 1 City Hall Square.
—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Stay up to date on the latest World Cup happenings in Dallas by joining the FIFA World Cup 2026 Dallas WhatsApp channel.
—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenings
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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And while the kids enjoy monkey spotting and fun activities, adults can indulge in fine dining, a spa treatment, and cultural experiences, all supported by personal ambassadors for a seamless stay.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
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Combining science and imagination, the 20 x 12-and-a-half minute episodes follows their adventures on the Red Planet.
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The Yellowstone spinoff follows the continued adventures of Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip (Cole Hauser).
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
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The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series hit the track for its race on Saturday, and the race had more than its fair share of incidents.
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That’s because Bores sponsored a state bill, known as the RAISE Act, that requires major AI companies to be transparent about their safety protocols and promptly report safety incidents.
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Cooper Freeman, Alaska director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, sharply criticized the circumstances surrounding the whale’s death.
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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Two Idiot Girls, co-hosted with sister Deison Afualo, has become popular enough to hit the road with live shows, while The Comment Section recently expanded from Spotify exclusivity to YouTube video episodes.
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Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization, making such prolonged heat episodes increasingly likely.
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Here, violence and death are daily occurrences, and getting ahead feels impossible but is always top of mind.
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Dynasties are freak occurrences in history.
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“Happenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenings. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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