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

So much has transpired since Bears officials engaged in such bold rhetoric. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti both led to disputes about what transpired and whether the use of force was warranted, leading DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to promise in February that agents would be equipped with body cameras going forward. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

So, whatever transpired on the field at Colorado on Wednesday will remain close to the vest. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

That inspired her to take a swing at age 14 by sharing golf workout videos, vowing to quit if nothing transpired. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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