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

And, yes, Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick who only has 10 sacks in two seasons, has fared better than Uche in practice. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Stoxx 600 top performers Technology stocks have fared particularly well over 2026 so far – despite a recent pullback in share prices among semiconductor names. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

How Amendment 4 fared In Jackson County, Amendment 4 was struck down by nearly 86% of voters, with 124,970 votes against the proposal, according to unofficial results from both the Jackson County and Kansas City election boards. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Could the film have fared any better if Ashton Kutcher played the Bloom role? — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Righty reliever Lucas Sims similarly made little impact on Boston, though pitching prospect Ovis Portes hasn’t fared well in Cincinnati’s system. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

The period of military rule has fared worse than previous civilian governments, analysts say, with armed groups increasing their footprint across the country and the Sahel. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Best of all Wednesday for the Padres and another sellout crowd, the bulk-inning pitchers fared well. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

Speaking of the Sunshine State, the Gulf Coast also fared well. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026