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

When those things do start happening, the scares are every bit as effective as the buildup promises.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
However, Heaika expects some things in return and isn’t happy to see Ejva fall for his cousin.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of things

Noun

Certainly offensive puck luck was part of the story for the power play down the stretch; the club converted nearly 24 percent of its power-play shots over the final 25 games.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Europe's weather luck may have run out this year, and the war in Iran is going to make things worse.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 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

When your braking system is working optimally, much of the shock absorption happens in the larger posterior chain muscles of the back of your body — specifically your lower back, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
And as that happens, financing and scale begin to matter more than owning the frontier model itself.

— Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of happens

Noun

The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
The anniversary program will run throughout the season, with customer events, competitions, limited-edition products, dedicated window installations, new content, special offers and more surprises to come.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of events

Verb

The goal is to keep more legal work in-house and use outside counsel only when there is a specific reason to do so.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
In a recent letter to the communities, CMS didn’t make any promises about a last-minute rescue and warned prices might be higher if there is an emergency allocation.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026