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 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 Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 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 The rooms are basic but come with a front-row seat to the happenings of downtown Flagstaff, including direct access to the hotel’s popular eatery and bar. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Dodds and the late Donnie Duncan, then Oklahoma’s athletic director, often discussed television happenings in the sport and began theorizing a different path. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Datskovska regularly reports on trending cultural happenings and how to dress for them. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 June 2026

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Noun

Attendees can learn about current conditions, share their experiences traveling along Snelling and Montreal avenues, provide input for improvements and ask questions.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
For consumption, Temasek sees opportunities in spending on experiences over goods, and homegrown consumer brands that have proved innovation capabilities, over foreign brands.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of experiences

Noun

The House of the Dragon Scorecard is an accounting of the events of this week’s episode, in which points are awarded to characters on a scale of 0 to 10.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 6 July 2026
From royal events to sporting matches to gliding down ski slopes as kids on vacation, rarely did the public see one without the other.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of events

Noun

California’s crime rate dropped last year to historic lows in several major categories, including violent crimes like robbery and homicides, with property crimes and incidents of car thefts also down, state officials announced.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The investigation pertained to incidents that occurred in February.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of incidents

Noun

This can cause loss of control in extreme circumstances, especially when the road conditions aren’t prime.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Hours after the shooting, Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado, shared a message on Facebook remembering his father and disputing the circumstances surrounding his death.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Kunst said there were some undocumented claims of miraculous cures prior to when records of such occurrences would be kept, dating back to the 1950s.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Algae blooms and resulting mass death of fish populations, known as fish kill, are common occurrences in small ponds, Van Rhein said.

— Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026