transpire

verb

tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r How to pronounce transpire (audio)
Definition of transpirenext
as in to happen
to take place please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1

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Recent Examples of transpire After playing a season with the Oakland Raiders, he was again suspended by the NFL for an entire season for what transpired in that third DUI arrest. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 What proceeded to transpire was a barn-burner between the local rivals, at least in the early stages. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026 Ziske believes Chris and Shauntel Kepner are unfit to have custody of the remaining children, given what allegedly transpired on the cruise ship. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 11 June 2026 In the novel, it’s revealed that Sam was already aware of what had transpired between Percy and Charlie because Charlie confessed it to his brother years ago. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for transpire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpire
  1. happen
  2. occur
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  • This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 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.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of happen
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  • Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The shootings, which also injured four people, occurred at two Fourth of July block parties about two miles apart, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of occur

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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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