as in occurs
to take place
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Recent Examples of happens
But, for now, some leaders remain worried about what happens next.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
What happens if the launch is delayed?
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Much will depend on what happens this week.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
He wouldn’t be remembered just as some great golf legend if that happens.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s where the real magic happens.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The AirPods Max are basically what happens when Apple decides to turn luxury into sound.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What disability status can affect, however, is what happens after a lawsuit is filed and whether a creditor can successfully collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
And if that friendship was just for the cameras, then what happens after the cameras are gone?
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
What happens if the launch is delayed?
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Much will depend on what happens this week.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
He wouldn’t be remembered just as some great golf legend if that happens.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Here’s where the real magic happens.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The AirPods Max are basically what happens when Apple decides to turn luxury into sound.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
What disability status can affect, however, is what happens after a lawsuit is filed and whether a creditor can successfully collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
And if that friendship was just for the cameras, then what happens after the cameras are gone?
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happens
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Spatial disorientation occurs when sensory information from the inner ear provides a powerfully misleading sensation of up and down.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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When Catholic, Protestant, evangelical and independent congregations work together, something unusual occurs.—
Michael J Christensen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not every county is on board, but there is now a push to expand it statewide.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the new show comes with the pedigree of a classic 1975 Sidney Lumet bank-heist movie, with Al Pacino roaring his way through the starring role.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As for what comes next, on April 21, the General Fireworks Advisory Committee will review the task force report, consider feedback and provide any additional insight before it is finalized.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Happens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happens. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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