happening

current

ˈkʌr(ə)nt

adjective

belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.

keep abreast of current events

contemporary,present-day,present,contemporaneous,ongoing,topical,in the news,live,alive,happening,burning,modern,latest,popular,fashionable,in fashion,in vogue,up to date,up to the minute,de nos jours,trendy,now,in

noun

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.

ocean currents

steady flow,stream,backdraught,slipstream,airstream,thermal,updraught,draught,undercurrent,undertow,tide

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contingency

kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi

noun

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies

eventuality,(chance) event,incident,happening,occurrence,juncture,possibility,accident,chance,emergency,uncertainty,fortuity

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contingencies

kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nsi

noun

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies

eventuality,(chance) event,incident,happening,occurrence,juncture,possibility,accident,chance,emergency,uncertainty,fortuity

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afoot

/əˈfʊt/

adjective

In preparation or progress; happening or beginning to happen.

plans are afoot for a festival

going on,happening,around,about,abroad,circulating,current,stirring,in circulation,at large,going about,in the air,in the wind

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affairs

/əˈfɛː/

noun

An event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.

the board admitted responsibility for the affair

event,incident,happening,occurrence,phenomenon,eventuality,episode,interlude,circumstance,set of circumstances,adventure,experience,case,matter,business,thing

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affair

/əˈfɛr/

noun

An event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.

the board admitted responsibility for the affair

event,incident,happening,occurrence,phenomenon,eventuality,episode,interlude,circumstance,set of circumstances,adventure,experience,case,matter,business,thing

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adventuring

/ədˈvɛntʃə/

noun

An unusual and exciting or daring experience.

her recent adventures in Italy

exploit,escapade,deed,feat,trial,experience,incident,occurrence,event,happening,episode,affair

verb

Engage in daring or risky activity.

they had adventured into the forest

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adventures

/ədˈvɛntʃə/

noun

An unusual and exciting or daring experience.

her recent adventures in Italy

exploit,escapade,deed,feat,trial,experience,incident,occurrence,event,happening,episode,affair

verb

Engage in daring or risky activity.

they had adventured into the forest

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adventured

/ədˈvɛntʃə/

noun

An unusual and exciting or daring experience.

her recent adventures in Italy

exploit,escapade,deed,feat,trial,experience,incident,occurrence,event,happening,episode,affair

verb

Engage in daring or risky activity.

they had adventured into the forest

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adventure

/ædˈvɛn(t)ʃər/
/ədˈvɛn(t)ʃər/

noun

An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

her recent adventures in Italy

exploit,escapade,deed,feat,trial,experience,incident,occurrence,event,happening,episode,affair

intransitive verb

Engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.

they had adventured into the forest

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