as in happening
to take place
please tell me what transpired on the night of October 1
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Recent Examples of transpiring
Imagine the trash talk that might be transpiring with Lappe on second base talking to Brooks, one of his best friends who plays shortstop.
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Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
But the Padres have mostly been good enough to overcome whatever is transpiring in their peripheral vision and generally been better than expected.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Nearly every player on the team not in the game — even those in street garb — was standing up, fully engaged with what was transpiring on the court at Capital One Arena.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
All of this was transpiring while the Massillon marching band and cheerleaders were now on the field for the ceremonial post-game playing of the school’s alma mater.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
This doomsday diagnosis become the catalyst for the events transpiring in the novels that have been loosely adapted into the narrative of Apple TV+'s immersive sci-fi show.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
So much of what is transpiring in our local counties is beyond egregious.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Overseeding with ryegrass in warmer areas keeps living, transpiring plants active through winter, helping to manage excess water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
But the Padres have mostly been good enough to overcome whatever is transpiring in their peripheral vision and generally been better than expected.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Nearly every player on the team not in the game — even those in street garb — was standing up, fully engaged with what was transpiring on the court at Capital One Arena.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
All of this was transpiring while the Massillon marching band and cheerleaders were now on the field for the ceremonial post-game playing of the school’s alma mater.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
This doomsday diagnosis become the catalyst for the events transpiring in the novels that have been loosely adapted into the narrative of Apple TV+'s immersive sci-fi show.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
So much of what is transpiring in our local counties is beyond egregious.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
Overseeding with ryegrass in warmer areas keeps living, transpiring plants active through winter, helping to manage excess water.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transpiring
Verb
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While this is happening, grad students who are doing incredible research are struggling to make ends meet and hundreds of capable students are being turned down by medical schools.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like its classic counterpart, the scent is exciting, but this time the bright citrus, ginger, and creamy magnolia offer promise of what’s to come, rather than painting a picture of what’s happening in the current moment.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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That does not mean violence is occurring everywhere in the region, but conditions can change quickly — particularly on highways and near law enforcement activity.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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