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noun

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verb

present participle of happen

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of happening
Adjective
Waco was already a happening place before the Gaines began remodeling homes. Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, 16 Feb. 2018 In any case, these days, the most happening stuff is often happening between the floats. NOLA.com, 1 Feb. 2018
Noun
The first Saturday was more of a happening than a class, to be honest. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025 Here, operators can oversee multiple trucks, ensuring safe operation and handling any unexpected happenings on the road. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Verb
As companies begin to pull back on orders, which is happening already amid the uncertainty related to overseas manufacturing costs and domestic consumer demand, lower supply will potentially serve as a force sending prices higher. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025 The most significant innovation in labor may now be happening in the shift economy—in hospitals, retail stores, and restaurants—among workers who never had the option to work from home. Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for happening
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happening
Adjective
  • Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
  • The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center who is co-host of the wildly popular New Heights podcast, visited Children’s Mercy Hospital on Saturday and later was at T-Mobile Center.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
  • Two fire pits, one in the yard and the other next to the pool, are popular gathering points when entertaining.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • The company is now counting on the experience of Stephen Hemsley, who returned as CEO to steer it through the current crisis.
    Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation His years of experience, especially in tag team wrestling and performing distinct characters on a national stage, would provide a rich source of knowledge.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • This year’s event will be headlined by R&B heartthrob Mario and Hip-Hop vet Jadakiss with additional performances by house music icons and more.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 May 2025
  • Implement Real-Time Security Observability • Employ real-time logging and monitoring in cloud environments to track security events.
    Harini Shankar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • For example, humpback whale songs increased dramatically over the study period, with detections occurring 34% of days at the beginning to 76% by the end.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This article has been amended to say the protests are occurring on March 14.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • During summer, the options are limited to a few core fabrics that don’t retain heat and look stylish for the season: linen, seersucker and tropical wool.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.
    Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
  • Amazon has been busy infusing AI into the shopping experience.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
  • The linen-blend pants have become a shopper favorite, and more than 1,000 of them were purchased this month, according to Amazon.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025

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“Happening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happening. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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