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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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“Whatever happens — whether it’s the draft or college — I’m good,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I think proximity is always important and I would say it’s still what happens in L.A. that impacts the rest of the country, especially the Korean community,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Some dedicated cake shedders say if this happens they could be forced to close down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The third-largest convenience store chain in the U.S., with nearly 3,000 stores in the Midwest and South, also happens to be the country’s fifth-largest pizza chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“The whole point is to get through whatever he throws at you without preparation. If I told you what happens, it wouldn’t be fair. You’d only be cheating yourself.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy