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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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Unlike in-person voting, where verification happens upfront, mail-in ballots must be inspected and have signatures verified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It also happens to include more Arab and Muslim Americans in one senate district than we’ve ever seen before.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"A candidate who can have a story that makes you want to know what happens next, and who delivers sure-fire twists and turns and thrills, that's what we want."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

What ultimately happens will likely depend on the usual suspects.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

We’ve reached the football fields where we go our separate ways, and we’re in the middle of saying goodbye when it happens.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler