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as in coped
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 progressed
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 ate
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 fared
How other Panthers fared at the World Championship Barkov and Lundell were two of five Panthers to participate at Worlds.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Guachino was happy the way his team fared after losing 27-8 to Calipatria in last year’s 5-AA title game.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Others fared considerably worse.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Here is a look at how district lines have changed in each of the states that have redrawn maps, and how the new maps would have fared in the 2024 presidential election.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 27 May 2026
But more than a year later, she’s fared better than almost anyone would have thought– and just put up a near-point-a-minute performance for the Valkyries off the bench against Indiana on Friday.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
America fared better in the Un Certain Regard program.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
Woods fared well as the Patriots’ backup outside cornerback last season in limited action.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
After the storm passed, Scott Hanger came back to see how their house fared.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Guachino was happy the way his team fared after losing 27-8 to Calipatria in last year’s 5-AA title game.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Others fared considerably worse.
—Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Here is a look at how district lines have changed in each of the states that have redrawn maps, and how the new maps would have fared in the 2024 presidential election.
—Elena Shao, New York Times, 27 May 2026
But more than a year later, she’s fared better than almost anyone would have thought– and just put up a near-point-a-minute performance for the Valkyries off the bench against Indiana on Friday.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
America fared better in the Un Certain Regard program.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 May 2026
Woods fared well as the Patriots’ backup outside cornerback last season in limited action.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
After the storm passed, Scott Hanger came back to see how their house fared.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fared
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Only conceded once at Arsenal last week and coped well, before making some fine saves on the final day against Wolves.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Lennie asked about how the audience coped with that.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 20-year-old progressed during the offseason, Murton said, making adjustments and finding new ways to improve.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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So far, Kikuchi has only progressed to running and weightlifting in his rehab.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Miller proceeded to throw nine consecutive strikes before bouncing a slider and then finishing the game with a slider that Daylen Lile swung through.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Judging by fan video, the audience loved it and later erupted when Wallen proceeded to take out his frustrations on the piano by pushing it over.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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Following the exhibition, guests dined at Trattoria Cammillo, a family-run restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine with courses of homemade pasta and classic regional dishes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The crowd, feeling the need for an offensive punch, went nuts.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Olivia Lomeli went three for four with three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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