as in to happen
to take place
whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on
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Recent Examples of befall
Students reported a range of misfortunes, including severe injuries from car accidents, pregnancy complications, depression, PTSD, blindness and chronic illness—all conditions that could befall any STEM major at any time.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Yet the worst tragedy that could have befallen the Jewish people is not the Holocaust.
—Thomas Mountain, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
Ian Malcolm testifies that they should be left to suffer the natural fate that would befall any creature living on the island, but Claire isn’t having it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 27 June 2025
Such a tragedy befell Natalie Gulliver in the Dominican Republic.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Yet the worst tragedy that could have befallen the Jewish people is not the Holocaust.
—Thomas Mountain, Boston Herald, 17 June 2025
Ian Malcolm testifies that they should be left to suffer the natural fate that would befall any creature living on the island, but Claire isn’t having it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 27 June 2025
Such a tragedy befell Natalie Gulliver in the Dominican Republic.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befall
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Pluribus did this by simulating what might happen in the game after making different choices.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Looting, firebombing and violence occurred during some nights of the protests, while others were peaceful.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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However, last year, the final 100-degree day occurred on Oct. 13, setting a record for the latest date that Austin has experienced 100-degree temps.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Befall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befall. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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