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

While Democrats appear to have the upper-hand in many states heading towards November, Republican candidates have fared better in recent polls in those states than other battlegrounds. — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

The White Sox had fared slightly better that year, ending up in fourth place, but they too had already been mathematically eliminated from pennant contention. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026

Here’s how Chicagoland high school football teams fared in Week 5 of play. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Though there is at least one 0-1 team in all eight NFL divisions, some fared worse than others. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Resident Evil will raid China at a later date, the feature IP having fared well there. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

Without further ado, read on to see how each couple fared, and who went home. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Those who entered the study without those three problems fared best, but avoiding one or two was helpful. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski fared even worse statistically in his debut game with Atlanta, albeit with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees calling the plays. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026