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

What do Man City charges mean and what happens next?

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

One of the most endearing moments in our afternoon happens when his teenage son, Callum, calls looking for something around the house.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Many say their role is to ensure the AI build-out happens in a more sustainable manner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

It happens on the afternoon of the second Sunday in September.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

“As it so happens, I have heard things about that theater. You are sure they are Estries?” he said to Boaz.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny