happens

present tense third-person singular of happen

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of happens This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 But what happens after the selfie is taken? Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 The Blue Jays remain hopeful that happens before the playoffs begin. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 The same thing happens with goals. Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025 Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025 This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 Signs and symptoms The first stage of Chagas disease, called the acute phase, happens shortly after infection. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Arizona's declining share of Colorado River is likely to hold steady for a year, but questions remain about what happens after that. Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
Verb
  • Obesity occurs when a person has excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk, according to the World Health Organization.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
  • There is no product in that space other than the MG Cyberster.
    James Morris, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Charleston doesn’t do seasons the way the rest of America does.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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