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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
The good news for the Comets is that the Ambush also have not fared well in overtime, going 3-6 during the regular season.
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Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Clarendon Hills has fared well previously in rankings by Niche, an online site that reviews and ranks communities and schools across the country.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Rangers fared better against the bullpen in the ninth inning, when first baseman Jake Burger’s two-run home run got Texas back into the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
That vote fared worse, with the bill failing 20-15.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
And of those vehicles from the class, none fared better than the 718 Cayman.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Frontline managers fared only slightly better at 21%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
At 6-foot-3-inches and firmly over 200 pounds, Träff has fared well against senior competition overseas and will soon make his North American pro debut.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
My cocktail, the Fitzgerald, fared much better.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Clarendon Hills has fared well previously in rankings by Niche, an online site that reviews and ranks communities and schools across the country.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Rangers fared better against the bullpen in the ninth inning, when first baseman Jake Burger’s two-run home run got Texas back into the game.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
That vote fared worse, with the bill failing 20-15.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
And of those vehicles from the class, none fared better than the 718 Cayman.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
Frontline managers fared only slightly better at 21%.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
At 6-foot-3-inches and firmly over 200 pounds, Träff has fared well against senior competition overseas and will soon make his North American pro debut.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
My cocktail, the Fitzgerald, fared much better.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fared
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Sam coped with pain by avoiding movement and activity, swapping soccer for videogames.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Bareilles has also coped publicly with the death of close friend and Broadway colleague Gavin Creel, the Tony Award–winning actor and singer who died in September 2024 from a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma.—
Abigail Park,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
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Jerkins’ family operation included his cousin, Robert Smith, known as Big Bert, with whom Brandy began a clandestine relationship as the recording progressed.—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
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By now, the space was packed, and conversation progressed at shouting volumes.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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Burgett then proceeded to yell at both police and the store clerk, who had followed him out, prosecutors said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Levin proceeded to advocate for US escalation in Iran.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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The president previously dined with Fuentes at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, between his two terms, and Carlson has continued to visit the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Inside the restaurant, even in this offseason, the small space was full; a few dined alfresco, unbothered by the crisp evening air.—
Vic O'Sullivan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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When sperms managed to reach the eggs, the ensuing early-stage embryos, called blastocysts, initially appeared stronger than their counterparts conceived in gravity.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gilbert has also consistently been a law enforcement target, but has thus far managed to avoid lengthy prison terms.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Where the suspect went after the attack is still unclear.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The suspicious package went undiscovered for nearly a week, but the investigation developed very quickly after it was found on March 16, Kehoe said.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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