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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
On the latest podcast episode of Processing Blue, Observer reporter Alex Zietlow teamed up with columnist Scott Fowler to discuss all the happenings in world of the 4-3 franchise on Mint Street this week.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the first two scores of a 43-point final frame — a 2-yard Troy Franklin score for the Broncos and a 41-yard Theo Johnson touchdown for the Giants — each came on deflections might not crack the top five craziest happenings in the final 15 minutes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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, 17 Oct. 2025
Like the sales from the Prime Day happenings though, these will likely come to an end in the coming days too.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Journalists have been tear gassed, pepper sprayed and even had guns trained at them for recording local happenings related to DHS’s ramped up immigration enforcement efforts.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Spooky Lakes are not about conspiracy theories or the supernatural, but are instead an opportunity to learn about natural phenomena, historical events, environmental disasters, and strange happenings surrounding lakes and other hydrology.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Now, Hoofnagle hangs out with the Seahawks WAGs and often posts about their sideline happenings.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
The fact that the first two scores of a 43-point final frame — a 2-yard Troy Franklin score for the Broncos and a 41-yard Theo Johnson touchdown for the Giants — each came on deflections might not crack the top five craziest happenings in the final 15 minutes.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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, 17 Oct. 2025
Like the sales from the Prime Day happenings though, these will likely come to an end in the coming days too.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Journalists have been tear gassed, pepper sprayed and even had guns trained at them for recording local happenings related to DHS’s ramped up immigration enforcement efforts.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling to know the fashion happenings of the week.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Spooky Lakes are not about conspiracy theories or the supernatural, but are instead an opportunity to learn about natural phenomena, historical events, environmental disasters, and strange happenings surrounding lakes and other hydrology.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Oct. 2025
Now, Hoofnagle hangs out with the Seahawks WAGs and often posts about their sideline happenings.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenings
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Holt’s viral TikTok about the G7’s chemical change has been viewed more than 2 million times, with users flooding the comments with similar experiences.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Beyond this, Sacramento State history professor Mona Siegel said that with traumatic wars, veterans return with internalized experiences and a desire to return to regular life.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hamdi spoke at a gala for the Council on American Islamic Relations in Sacramento, California, on Saturday and was scheduled to speak on Sunday at one of the group’s events in Florida, the organization said in a statement.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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That simple, unassuming invitation was the first in a chain of events that led to the killing of 23-year-old Guillermo Kelly-Torres at a home on the 9200 block of E Street in Oakland, according to witness testimony.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Veteran oilman Robert Price was regaled with stories of dogsledding and adventures in Greenland as a child from his father who served as a military weatherman there during World War II.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The outdoor adventures continue in summer with scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, ropes courses, and racing down the mountain on an alpine coaster.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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All crew were recovered and the Pacific Fleet said the incidents were being investigated.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The cameras were back 18 years later in very different circumstances, as the disgraced former President set off to begin a five-year sentence at La Santé prison in Paris.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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In some circumstances, cultural restrictions or security challenges limit women’s ability to take part in public-facing health activities such as door-to-door vaccination efforts.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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All episodes of Tracker seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Paramount+.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Over the course of several episodes, the two have gone from reluctant roadtrippers to a tentative supe team and family, thanks in part to friends like Emma (Lizze Broadway) and Jordan (Derek Luh, London Thor).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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However, there are two elements to The Nun that do have ties to real occurrences in the Warrens’ work.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Add stories of famous guests, tragic events or paranormal occurrences, and for curiosity seekers and those searching for a possible supernatural experience, here are some great places to explore.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Happenings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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