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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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This era of my life, I’m so enjoying having opinions and voicing them and watching what happens when I do that with respect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

For example, immune cells displayed different sugar patterns after being stimulated, similar to what happens during an immune response.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Millions of Americans have tried the drugs, which have revolutionized the way physicians treat weight loss, but personalizing who gets which drugs is still a long way off — if it ever happens.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

If that happens, U.S. oil prices will have to jump to discourage more draws.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“A coincidence,” Glory said, “is something that happens by chance.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova