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
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.
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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
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
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This time in our world, what's happening in current events.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet a lot was happening behind the scenes and not all of it was settling.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The event is occurring at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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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,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Transpiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpiring. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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