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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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If it happens, it would be the largest merger in history, coming after the largest IPO in history, with both companies led by the richest man in the world.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When that happens, he deletes records of the attempt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

If that happens, the tax credit could in some ways outstrip what parents get from the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

One of the most significant advantages of the system is what happens to the leftover salt.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

I curl myself into it and try not to think about what happens next.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz