as in occurs
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happens
When that happens — and only when that happens — Tillis will be on board and Warsh will sail through his committee and Senate floor votes, given the GOP majority in the chamber.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal was to get the ball out of Brunson’s hands and see what happens next.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Over 70% of Netflix viewing globally happens with subtitles or dubs, Kapoor Sheikh notes, and Indian titles are finding audiences in both high- and low-diaspora markets alike – from Argentina and Egypt to South Korea, Morocco, Bolivia and Taiwan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
At 19, the Panthers will be much more dependent on what happens in front of them.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Given what happens after 1987, maybe the Jackson Cinematic Universe is best left as a one-off endeavor.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
But that’s not exactly what the show’s title refers to and that’s not in any way what happens here.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
If something happens there, great.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The administration says all their changes are about bringing leadership closer to where the work happens.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
The goal was to get the ball out of Brunson’s hands and see what happens next.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Over 70% of Netflix viewing globally happens with subtitles or dubs, Kapoor Sheikh notes, and Indian titles are finding audiences in both high- and low-diaspora markets alike – from Argentina and Egypt to South Korea, Morocco, Bolivia and Taiwan.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
At 19, the Panthers will be much more dependent on what happens in front of them.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Given what happens after 1987, maybe the Jackson Cinematic Universe is best left as a one-off endeavor.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
But that’s not exactly what the show’s title refers to and that’s not in any way what happens here.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
If something happens there, great.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The administration says all their changes are about bringing leadership closer to where the work happens.
—Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
Verb
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Mitigating it by having tripwires in place to identify and catching it before an attack occurs is the goal.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is something wrong with our legal system if cutting prices is a crime.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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At night, there is very little light pollution, with minimal lighting used beyond the glow of the tents, and the property tried its best to operate on a leave no trace mindset, with little construction having taken place beyond the original structure that has sat here for over a century.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s the pressure that comes with being a superstar (not to mention having a $12 million salary).—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran also churns out massive numbers of drones, as does Russia.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Milan may not have the fairytale beauty of some other Italian cities, and nor does The Carlton at first glance, but this is a hotel rooted in quintessential Milanese style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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