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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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But, whatever happens with the draw, I feel like the chemistry and balance of the group will be the important factor.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"What happens with the future of Cuba is in the hands of... the president of the United States and the leadership of Cuba," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When that happens, she takes a break or pushes her most important to-do items to the next morning to ensure she is doing her best work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

In that ad campaign, Kalshi took swipes at its competitor Polymarket, pointing out that Kalshi is a U.S.-regulated exchange, while most of Polymarket’s trading happens offshore.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It happens now, when he looks up to find that, once again, I can’t stop myself from staring at him, and he suddenly glances down at the hose in his hand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith