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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Killings related to domestic violence are making headlines and families and friends of the victims are speaking out in an effort to bring awareness to these incidents that are happening too frequently.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Operations need help figuring out what’s happening within an environment.—
Ronak Desai,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although they’re typically associated with adults 65 and older, Fonseca is part of a growing trend where more strokes are occurring in younger people.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Transpiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transpiring. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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