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
Verb
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And because Mary Lavin is working with the short story rather than the novel, what happens in her fiction must have the noise of delicacy and then a fierce or piercing after-effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sure, statement handbags, oversized sunglasses, and bold accessories grab attention–but the magic often happens in the details most people overlook.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If harm occurs, liability frameworks must be defined with ramifications.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The length of the regular season — and the attrition that occurs over the course of it — beckons for depth.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because there is little doubt that Canadiens management sees what their coach sees, and what anyone watching their team sees.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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There is a road closure on Harry Darby Memorial Highway between I-70 exit 4A and I-70 East.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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