transpired

[tran-spahyuhrd] / trænˈspaɪərd /

VERB

occur, happen

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise befall ensue

STRONG

betide chance develop eventuate gel go result shake

WEAK

come about come to pass fall out take place turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

cause stop

VERB

become known

Synonyms

STRONG

break emerge leak

WEAK

be disclosed be discovered be made public come out come to light get out

Example Sentences

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For example, if you spoke to a customer-service rep who couldn’t resolve the issue, note the date and time of that call and what transpired.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

In later works by Christie and others, diabolical deeds increasingly transpired in villages, hotels, trains, planes, boats and locked rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

While it later transpired the athletes themselves were not aware of the tampering, FIS said their team had "tried to cheat the system" by putting reinforced thread in their jumpsuits.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

It transpired the two men had sat together during a party fundraising dinner two months earlier.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

While I was driving, I replayed the events that had just transpired in the store and the visceral reaction I’d had in my gut.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad