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to take place
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Recent Examples of transpires
There’s still plenty of ground to cover, including what transpires in the Earth Kingdom capital of Ba Sing Sei and the arrival of fan-favorite Toph (Miyako), the blind earthbender and a crucial member of Team Avatar.
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Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
What transpires in Season 2 is an extraordinary journey of two men who become unwitting partners in a quest to destroy Roper once and for all.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 June 2026
For her clients, Crockett functions, both on set or off, as a sort of artistic ally in a process that typically transpires in solitude.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
No matter what transpires on the field, though, the cementing of the club’s foundation in Miami proper should be the first line of its year in review.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result of that, what transpires in one country naturally affects us as neighbors.
—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
Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
What transpires in Season 2 is an extraordinary journey of two men who become unwitting partners in a quest to destroy Roper once and for all.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 June 2026
For her clients, Crockett functions, both on set or off, as a sort of artistic ally in a process that typically transpires in solitude.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
No matter what transpires on the field, though, the cementing of the club’s foundation in Miami proper should be the first line of its year in review.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
As a result of that, what transpires in one country naturally affects us as neighbors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpires
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Today, the property is a best-case example of the magic that happens when old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Public pressure can elevate issues and influence public debate; however, lasting change occurs when principles are effectively translated into policies, programs, and institutions.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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There is an incubation period of two weeks, according to BARCS.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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However, there is a 16-hour window for the northern lights to make an appearance, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 June 2026
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