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
So, he was unfazed by what transpired in the final minutes.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Obviously, there’s a lot of world-building that’s preceded the events that transpire here so diehard fans already deeply entrenched and well-versed on the backgrounds of these characters might have a different reaction than newbies to this dynamite film.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Utah sheriff reviewed the timeline of the events that transpired last Thursday, a day after Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, more than 200 miles north of Washington County.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Padilla kept the fight brisk, a welcome change from the wrestling match that had transpired during the previous Ali-Frazier fight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Obviously, there’s a lot of world-building that’s preceded the events that transpire here so diehard fans already deeply entrenched and well-versed on the backgrounds of these characters might have a different reaction than newbies to this dynamite film.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The Utah sheriff reviewed the timeline of the events that transpired last Thursday, a day after Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, more than 200 miles north of Washington County.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Padilla kept the fight brisk, a welcome change from the wrestling match that had transpired during the previous Ali-Frazier fight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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This all has happened while under the new leadership of Louisville Metro Police Department's chief Paul Humphrey.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The journalists' arrests happened not long after police issued the dispersal order.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, some minor flooding may still occur due to showers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Transpire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpire. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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