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
What transpired over the next 12 years is one of the most successful stretches of basketball in the modern era.
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Following a Pioneer Press request for comment on the two incidents that transpired over the weekend, a spokesperson referred back to the Village’s official statement issued Sunday.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Zach Harper, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
According to Woolf, Kovarcik acted as Rahman’s supervisor and was found to be much more culpable for what transpired.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Following a Pioneer Press request for comment on the two incidents that transpired over the weekend, a spokesperson referred back to the Village’s official statement issued Sunday.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Those events that transpired may be long ago, but Paul Revere’s legendary ride has continued in our hearts and minds.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpire
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Game 6 would be back at Kia Center, and a potential Game 7 would return to Detroit, where anything can happen.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The crash occurred about a 70-mile drive southwest from downtown Raleigh.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Outside experts generally agreed with the government’s assessment, noting that small amounts of substances such as heavy metals are naturally occurring in the environment.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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