as in occurs
to take place
did anything exciting happen over the summer?
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Recent Examples of happens
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
If that happens, just embrace it!
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
This Park City stunner is what happens when sleek modernism meets après-ski luxury.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
What happens in the economy in the next three months will be the driver of future rate movement from the Fed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Until that happens, mass expulsion of people without a trial is not legal.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, a total lunar eclipse happens when the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Gas happens when excess air builds up in the digestive tract.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
If that happens, just embrace it!
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
This Park City stunner is what happens when sleek modernism meets après-ski luxury.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
What happens in the economy in the next three months will be the driver of future rate movement from the Fed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Until that happens, mass expulsion of people without a trial is not legal.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
On the other hand, a total lunar eclipse happens when the moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Gas happens when excess air builds up in the digestive tract.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
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Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body isn't able to properly use insulin.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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If these awarding bodies finally start getting it right and acknowledging Black artists for their worth, does the entire industry shift?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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