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 Skip to Main Content Many of October’s biggest happenings in the metro Atlanta hospitality industry revolved around nightlife destinations, from new comedy club Whiplash to a second location of Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Datskovska regularly reports on annual sports happenings and how to stream them online for free. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 Opened in 2021 in advance of the lodge’s reopening, all almost instantly became lively local hangouts where neighbors stop in for a quick drink and the latest intel on nearby happenings or gather for an evening of lively discussion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026 Skerritt co-starred opposite Kathy Baker, playing his doctor wife in the community of Rome, Wisconsin, a place with bizarre happenings, like having a robber leaving a trail of frogs or the pope becoming the primary witness to a murder. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In the spirit of Hollywood happenings, Chamberlain—who has been on a hiatus from her podcast Anything Goes since April—also offered a teaser of what’s to come next for her as an actor. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 Depending On Informal Access To Leadership Smaller organizations often benefit from easy access to leadership, which gives leaders a direct view into business happenings and employees visibility into the company’s priorities, strategy and direction. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Here’s a roundup of Halloween happenings in Central Florida this month. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The three-hour morning weekday show gets viewers up to the date on the happenings of the day. — Brayden Garcia october 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Since her 2019 debut, PURGE, which drew from her experiences in the New York and Berlin rave and punk scenes, Chen has been moving toward ever-sharper contrasts between caustic drones and close-mic’d croons.

— James Gui, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
Amenities and experiences On the spa menu, standard treatments such as Balinese and hot stone massages sit alongside mystical-sounding experiences such as the Pharaonic Rejuvenation and Royal Nile Ritual.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of experiences

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Rob Sand, the nominee for governor, was holding several events across the state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Trump canceled his plans to attend campaign events in person earlier in the week but later reversed course, opting to continue his nationwide campaign for Republicans.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

Created by Akira Toriyama and produced by Toei Animation, Dragon Ball Z is a sci-fi fantasy that follows the adventures of Goku, an alien warrior.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
The elf's adventures were already lengthy and satisfying in 2D on the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy, but his debut on the N64 was downright epic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adventures

Noun

In This Article There are occasions that call for heirloom china and sparkling crystal, but a truly gracious host knows that the most enjoyable gatherings aren’t necessarily the ones with the finest things, but rather, a relaxed environment.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Consider pairing your pants with a print bomber jacket that keeps things low-key and perfect for daytime.

— India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of things

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The department has since lost at least five firefighters during negotiations, including a paramedic and hazardous-materials technician trained to respond to incidents involving dangerous chemicals.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Recovery capabilities need to be tested against the kinds of incidents autonomous systems can create.

— Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of incidents

Noun

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.

— Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
After reading the script, those partners connected with the characters’ circumstances and joined the project.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026