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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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The more interesting investment question is what happens to everyone else.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

A representative for Secret Handshake says if you choose to order six Diet Cokes something special happens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

This happens because Generative AI often takes our own interpretation of reality as the ground upon which conversation is built.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“It has to be their choice for it to work out; it happens organically.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“No matter what happens, don’t let go. The tree is your friend and will help you stay above the water.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret