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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happens

"It's especially what happens after COP17 that will be decisive," Landry said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Understanding how this happens could reveal important patterns in the long-term cycles of magma accumulation, volcanic activity, and major eruptions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Recent history shows what happens when Santa Ana winds mix with a late-season fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

There seems to be a real fear of the unknown because we are often unsure what happens on the other end once we click "apply".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“Or because sad stuff happens in the book? Or because it’s sort of about Dad’s father but they don’t talk to each other?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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