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
But that failed to transpire – Iran responded by hitting another American base, where the injuries were mostly concussion.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Braves trade deadline primer: 3 early storylines to watch
What Atlanta does at this year's deadline could depend on how things transpire between now and July 31, but here are a few scenarios.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 16 June 2025
What transpired on each day must never be forgotten.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
In a new interview with U.K. outlet The i Paper, the iconic guitarist, 80, shared the series of events that transpired around Starkey no longer being with the group, detailing his firing, rehiring and eventual departure from The Who after a 29-year run with the legendary band.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Braves trade deadline primer: 3 early storylines to watch
What Atlanta does at this year's deadline could depend on how things transpire between now and July 31, but here are a few scenarios.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 16 June 2025
What transpired on each day must never be forgotten.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
In a new interview with U.K. outlet The i Paper, the iconic guitarist, 80, shared the series of events that transpired around Starkey no longer being with the group, detailing his firing, rehiring and eventual departure from The Who after a 29-year run with the legendary band.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpire
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This can also happen when the hair is in a state of friction, such as being trapped under tight leggings or during workouts.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Riccardo Boni, 17, was on a beach at Montalto di Castro, a resort about 70 miles north of his home city of Rome, with his parents and siblings when the incident occurred at around 3 p.m. local time on Thursday, July 10, per local outlet Il Messaggero.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The teen, identified as Riccardo Boni by several Italian media outlets, was vacationing in Montalto di Castro, Italy, with his family when the incident occurred on Thursday, July 10.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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