as in food
substances intended to be eaten
that restaurant is well-known for serving only fresh, seasonal fare from local suppliers
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as in to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
residents of the flood-ravaged town are faring much better than one might have expected
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as in to do
to move forward along a course
families can be seen faring along the road to the campground while driving or towing all manner of conveyance
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as in to eat
to take a meal
diners at this charming country inn will fare sumptuously in an authentic colonial atmosphere
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Recent Examples of fare
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bomb Pops remain standard fare on ice cream trucks and are sold at many grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
The paper does not go into detail about how well students fared in graduate school, their satisfaction in their program, or their publication record.
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Anil Oza,
STAT,
17 June 2026
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To level set, lock-up periods are standard fare following an IPO; founders, top executives, and early venture investors usually agree not to sell their shares for 180 days.
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Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Bomb Pops remain standard fare on ice cream trucks and are sold at many grocery stores, drug stores and convenience stores.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Verb
The 240-seat NAIA, a Greek word meaning flowing water, will serve fare such as charred octopus with miso olive oil, sushi, glass-noodle pastas and Japanese A5 Wagyu, along with shareable plates.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
The paper does not go into detail about how well students fared in graduate school, their satisfaction in their program, or their publication record.
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Anil Oza,
STAT,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fare
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
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Old buildings and infrastructure, limited uptake of air conditioning and little acclimatization to those highs mean European populations are less equipped to cope with such temperatures than other parts of the world.
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Celebrating her 23rd birthday, Kara is on a cosmic bar crawl and coping with a tragic childhood in adult drinks.
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Smoke, salt, pepper and bark do the work.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
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Lack of magnesium can cause older leaves to yellow and progress to younger leaves, as well as interveinal chlorosis.
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While eating with their mom at a Panda Express in Pooler, Georgia, Harrison and Oscar Kunz spotted two soldiers dining nearby.
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Design, decor, and dining pay homage to Vail founders Earl Eaton and Pete Seibert and the mountain’s 1960s heyday.
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“Fare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fare. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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