Synonyms of fared

fared

verb

past tense of fare

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coped
• did
• managed
• survived
• shifted
• got by
• made shift
• got along
• made out
• got on
• afforded
• made do
• made ends meet
• lasted
• fended for oneself
• scrounged
• scraped (by or through)
• carried on
• contrived
• eked out
• scraped (out)
• squeezed
• wrung
• wrested
• swung

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• failed
• collapsed
• fell short
• declined
• floundered
• slumped
• waned
• fizzled
• gave up
• petered (out)

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• progressed
• did
• proceeded
• went
• came
• marched
• forged
• paced
• advanced
• went along
• came along
• went off
• gained ground
• got along
• got on
• sped
• approached
• traveled
• accelerated
• journeyed
• pushed
• repaired
• neared
• drove
• propelled
• passed
• ran
• wended
• fast-forwarded
• impelled
• actuated
• took out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remained
• stood
• stayed
• stopped
• checked
• hindered
• arrested
• halted
• impeded
• blocked
• obstructed
• delayed
• detained
• stemmed
• interrupted
• suppressed
• slowed (down or up)
• held back
• hampered
• stalled
• ceased
• paused
• inhibited
• repressed
• waited
• stunted
• balked
• nipped
• retarded
• cramped
• regressed
• let up

3

as in ate

to take a meal

diners at this charming country inn will fare sumptuously in an authentic colonial atmosphere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ate
• dined
• feasted
• partook
• fed
• refreshed
• broke bread
• snacked
• nibbled
• victualed
• banqueted
• glutted
• lunched
• grazed
• supped
• messed
• breakfasted
• boarded
• overate
• gorged
• overfed
• repasted
• dined out
• dug in
• picnicked
• picked
• chowed (down)
• pigged out
• noshed
• gormandized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fasted
• dieted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fared

Ahead of the final, The Athletic spoke to leading industry figures about how the two broadcasters have fared and where each has excelled. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Whitehouse said Trump is losing independent voters, two years after the president fared well with the group in his reelection victory. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Of course, there’s the concern of how previous overseas talent has fared at UCLA as a roster with five European players in their first year of college basketball sputtered to a 16-17 season in 2023-24. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026

Small caps have also fared well this year despite rising Treasury yields, often considered one of the group's Achilles' heels. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 July 2026

And unlike Lugo, McClanahan fared better in his second start against the Royals. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

The content of natural law has been contested throughout our history, but, over the long haul, liberals have fared well in reading the Constitution in light of the higher principles of fundamental justice. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026

In an era where promising but ultimately failed boutique supercars were a dime a dozen, Venturi fared better than most. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 July 2026

Local governments have typically fared better than their state and federal counterparts in opinion surveys. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026