as in happens
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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Recent Examples of transpires
As a result of that, what transpires in one country naturally affects us as neighbors.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The nearly instantaneous process that transpires somewhere in the technological ether when a new request for information comes in has real-world reverberations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But Simpson’s main focus is what transpires on the other end of the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
But with the exception of a conspicuous leap in the finale, everything that transpires here seems plausible, often even relatable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
The rival also transpires off the field, with both schools participating in a challenge to see who can recycle and compost the most waste that is generated at home football games.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
But Erny said the best way to get accurate information about the health of the population is to allow people to resume trapping bobcats and see what transpires.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
This writer is not there, at least not yet, pending on what transpires in Columbus and beyond.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Kings are waiting to see what transpires with Kuminga.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The nearly instantaneous process that transpires somewhere in the technological ether when a new request for information comes in has real-world reverberations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
But Simpson’s main focus is what transpires on the other end of the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
But with the exception of a conspicuous leap in the finale, everything that transpires here seems plausible, often even relatable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
The rival also transpires off the field, with both schools participating in a challenge to see who can recycle and compost the most waste that is generated at home football games.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
But Erny said the best way to get accurate information about the health of the population is to allow people to resume trapping bobcats and see what transpires.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 13 Nov. 2025
This writer is not there, at least not yet, pending on what transpires in Columbus and beyond.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Kings are waiting to see what transpires with Kuminga.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpires
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When that happens, Stanley hopes the itinerary will expand beyond Dilworth, NoDa and Plaza Midwood.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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What disability status can affect, however, is what happens after a lawsuit is filed and whether a creditor can successfully collect.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spatial disorientation occurs when sensory information from the inner ear provides a powerfully misleading sensation of up and down.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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When Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and independent congregations work together, something unusual occurs.—
Michael J Christensen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The number of infants dying before their first birthday is on the decline in Mecklenburg County, but a recent report shows there is still room to address disparities across the region.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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At one point in the documentary, Suga, one of the group’s rappers, complains that there is too much English on the album.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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