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 For the latest on events, game-day travel advisories and local happenings, the official Miami Beach tourism site is a reliable resource to visit for any and all questions. — Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The principal of my Christian high school regularly attributed world happenings—terrorist attacks, presidents elected or not elected, the price of gas—to unseen spiritual warfare. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 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

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Noun

The stage can accommodate all types of productions, from film and television to commercials, music videos, livestreams and immersive experiences, among others.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of experiences

Noun

But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of events

Noun

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Two men are being held in the Ada County Jail on multiple felony charges related to incidents in both Nampa and Boise, according to a news release from the Nampa Police Department.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
For all their forward charge, his films center narratives that turn around ideas or past incidents kept at least partially hidden until the very end.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of incidents

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This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In a meeting with media executives last month, Pezeshkian said preserving national unity and cohesion is Iran’s top priority under current circumstances.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Hence, the dissolution of Andriy and Bobby, the Ukrainian and Russian duo who already glommed on to each other in the first two episodes of this season of Project Runway and in this episode collapse fully and phenomenally.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Peacock aired the first episode of MAFS on July 12, followed by the second and third episodes on July 16.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of episodes

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Even countries like Japan and the United States, well ensconced in the Global North, aren’t exempt from the effects of climate change, as super-typhoons and extreme heat have become routine occurrences.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Flare-ups and losing food between the grill grates are two everyday occurrences that can diminish the grilling experience.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026