haps 1 of 3

plural of hap

haps

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of hap, dialect
as in quilts
a decorative cloth used as a top covering for a bed the hap was a patchwork quilt that the old woman had made herself

Synonyms & Similar Words

haps

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of hap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haps
Verb
  • But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Haps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haps. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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