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happens

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

Example Sentences

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It also happens to include more Arab and Muslim Americans in one senate district than we’ve ever seen before.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"A candidate who can have a story that makes you want to know what happens next, and who delivers sure-fire twists and turns and thrills, that's what we want."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

If that happens, Europe would face increased competition for LNG cargoes just as its gas-storage facilities are only about 40% full, well below the five-year average of 54%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“And what happens if you don’t get a scholarship?” he asks.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam