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
The nearly instantaneous process that transpires somewhere in the technological ether when a new request for information comes in has real-world reverberations.
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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
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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In tennis, when the changing of the guard happens, the best often know.—
Patrick McEnroe,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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As often happens during a crisis, the best of intentions can lead to some bad ideas.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Such cover is often used in sectors such as agriculture – with pay-outs for farmers when a flood of a set magnitude occurs, for example – and provides policyholders with a speedy settlement, rather than requiring them to negotiate with loss adjusters.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday morning will be a tad colder, thanks to light winds and efficient radiational cooling, which occurs when clear skies allow surface heat to radiate back into the atmosphere, cooling temperatures even further.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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There is no roadmap for what secession would entail, Solberg said, especially with questions on whether the end goal is to be independent or to join the US.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hugues Beaulieu said that the killings on Wednesday night appear to be linked to organized crime and there is no active shooter in the community.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Transpires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpires. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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