HAPS Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

haps 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of hap

as in things

something that happens we must make the best of both the good and the bad haps of life

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as in luck

the uncertain course of events by hap and circumstance, he ended up as a cartoonist in New York

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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

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haps

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of hap

as in happens

to take place what wondrous events hath happed this Christmas Day?

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Recent Examples of haps

Noun

Check out his latest artwork, photos and adventures from the past, and current haps on his website Cory Richards Dot Com. — Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for haps

Noun

Born in 1888, Jim Casey spent his life, starting at the tender age of eleven, thinking about how to deliver things more efficiently.

— Marc Levinson, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
New York — Brett Smiley was elected mayor of Providence in 2022 on a pledge to build more housing and get things done in Rhode Island’s capital city.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Halloween fireballs Our last pick is going to take a great deal of patience, and a good amount of luck!

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

Its patchwork patterns are reminiscent of antique quilts with plenty of Southern charm, and they’re printed and stitched in sections along the length of the quilt.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Better Homes & Gardens Stripe Chambray Quilt Cotton quilts typically have three layers; the two thin outer layers can wick away moisture and provide a cooling effect, which is why this chambray quilt is the perfect summer layer for your bed.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

Definition of quilts

Verb

For the technology leader responsible for keeping essential services running, these details provide a basis for assessing what protections exist and what happens in an extreme scenario.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The conversational layer may be what a borrower sees, but the difficult work happens deeper in the stack, where documents, rules, calculations, decisions, and transaction states have to remain connected.

— Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of happens

Noun

The district would install gates on its drives that could be opened or closed as needed during events and school hours.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The local police department is conducting a criminal investigation into the events leading up to the collision and the actions of those involved, Kinnan said Wednesday.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

Fans are cautious about discussing UCLA’s chances of making the College Football Playoff, despite the Bruins becoming the last undefeated team in the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Though that doesn’t mean the Texas head coach is ready to risk the chances of them making the CFP if Arch cannot show progress in the first half on Saturday.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Verb

Public health officials say there is no conclusive scientific evidence that supports using cat’s claw for any health purposes.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The best seats will be the cheapest There is a wide spread in the available prices for tickets to see U2 on their 2027 tour.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026