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to take place
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Recent Examples of happens
Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
What happens next for NFC West rivals?
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
No matter what happens through the expansion process, Carpenter gives the Torrent a true franchise center whose game has yet to slow down in her thirties.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Even if that happens, some fish won’t make it.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The art happens in the margins between obligations, between the work day and the start of dinner, in the twenty minutes before the house wakes up.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images At Bolontiku Hotel, the last mile happens by boat.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
What happens next for NFC West rivals?
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
No matter what happens through the expansion process, Carpenter gives the Torrent a true franchise center whose game has yet to slow down in her thirties.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Even if that happens, some fish won’t make it.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The art happens in the margins between obligations, between the work day and the start of dinner, in the twenty minutes before the house wakes up.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images At Bolontiku Hotel, the last mile happens by boat.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
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Public pressure can elevate issues and influence public debate; however, lasting change occurs when principles are effectively translated into policies, programs, and institutions.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
Verb
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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