Synonyms of transpire

transpire

verb

tran(t)-ˈspī(-ə)r 

as in to happen

to take place

please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happen
• occur
• be
• come
• do
• befall
• come about
• come down
• pass
• cook
• come to pass
• go down
• come off
• chance
• go on
• hap
• betide
• materialize
• arise
• rise
• proceed
• develop
• intervene
• result
• shape (up)
• come up
• crop (up)
• spring (up)
• follow
• fall out
• turn out
• break
• go off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transpire

Bruno was left a little jealous after seeing what transpired at Reliant Stadium. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

What transpired hasn’t been seen until now, with a father-son collaboration that’s been 50 years in the making. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Elena Wilson was optimistic about what will transpire on-screen. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

In many coastal locations, the tidal flooding that transpired ranks within the top 10 of such events ever recorded, reaching levels not seen since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. — Matthew Delucia, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

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