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

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happens

The same turnoff happens with long-term-care insurance, whether it’s a traditional monthly premium policy or a hybrid life-insurance policy that requires a lump-sum payment upfront.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

They don't care about what happens to them later in life.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

To investigate what happens inside muscle cells, the researchers used cryo-electron microscopy, an advanced imaging method that allows scientists to examine protein structures in remarkable detail.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

It is about what happens when corporate power no longer values a news organization’s independence as a principle to be defended.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

“Oh, I don’t care what happens to that old trunk—it’s such a bother,” came Mrs. Maroney’s reply.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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