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as in copes
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 progresses
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 eats
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 fares
Who fares better in the battle of the big men between Towns and all-world Spurs center Victor Wembanyama could very well decide which team wins the championship.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Even if Engram fares better in his second season with the Broncos, the club needs a young playmaker at the position.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
But in terms of where his ultimate legacy winds up, a lot will depend on how the company fares in the years to come.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Hopefully this robot fares better than HitchBOT.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Only time will tell how Dreame fares with its ambitions.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Even if Engram fares better in his second season with the Broncos, the club needs a young playmaker at the position.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
But in terms of where his ultimate legacy winds up, a lot will depend on how the company fares in the years to come.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Hopefully this robot fares better than HitchBOT.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Only time will tell how Dreame fares with its ambitions.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fares
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Meanwhile, Annie as played by Tess Barthélémy copes in two ways with being surrounded by caricaturish oppressors.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Another interesting storyline will be how El Hadji Malick Diouf copes with Saka’s attacking threat down the Arsenal right.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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His gas bill eats half of that.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The painting is assumed to depict the Greek myth of a Titan who eats his own offspring, terrified that one of his children will overthrow him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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David Fine as Scorpius does an enormous amount of heavy lifting by injecting urgency and pathos, despite his character’s timid personality.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The person believes what the AI says and proceeds to fall into a doom-and-gloom spiral.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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With enough optimization and intervention, their argument goes, the body can be manipulated into becoming fully knowable, mastered, perfect.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Down bodies, but never faith, the Timberwolves’ mission marches forward a few troops lighter, but the belief as firm as ever.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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Dating to the 1960s, Odom was part of the civil rights movement, offering nursing services during Chicago Freedom Movement marches.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Fares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fares. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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