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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
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.
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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
Now, the club will see how Ayden Heaven fares for the rest of this season.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Brittany Snow fares best as Nile’s current wife, Nina, but the bulk of her development comes too little, too late.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
The show fares better with the Irvine clan, which in addition to Milo, Marissa and Peter includes Peter’s sister, Lia (Abby Elliott), a recovering drug addict, and their brother, Brian (Daniel Monks), a disabled day trader.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Farrell fares a bit better in the picture’s more intimate scenes, where his anxious, conflicted demeanor makes more sense.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Stevens’ own tribe, the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, fares a little better with about 80% of its revenue coming from gaming.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Now, the club will see how Ayden Heaven fares for the rest of this season.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Brittany Snow fares best as Nile’s current wife, Nina, but the bulk of her development comes too little, too late.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
The show fares better with the Irvine clan, which in addition to Milo, Marissa and Peter includes Peter’s sister, Lia (Abby Elliott), a recovering drug addict, and their brother, Brian (Daniel Monks), a disabled day trader.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Farrell fares a bit better in the picture’s more intimate scenes, where his anxious, conflicted demeanor makes more sense.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Stevens’ own tribe, the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, fares a little better with about 80% of its revenue coming from gaming.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fares
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How a canine copes with the holidays will depend on their personality, but owners should consider using a crate, blocking access to certain rooms, or keeping them on a leash.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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The 10-2 vote in favor of the easier policy came as the Fed copes with an absence of timely economic data due to the four-week-old government shutdown.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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TxDOT will keep working on the new RM 2871 Longvue Avenue bridge and other improvements tied to the broader rebuild, which means more lane shifts and temporary closures are possible as the project progresses through 2026.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the week progresses, a front of Arctic air will trek through the Great Lakes region and into the Northeast and is set to bring snow squalls, high winds and freezing temperatures, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the video, Jenner eats a bowl of pomegranate seeds while wearing an ultra plunging covered in them.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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What else eats breakfast that competes with strategy?—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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So, what does a 127-year-old wine taste like?—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ward and Ausere said UConn does a great job supporting the club, helping pay for rigs, jumps and wind tunnel time.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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But this year, the familiar red roof will disappear from hundreds of communities as the brand proceeds with a major round of store closures.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Authorities thank the public for their help in the investigation and have stated that further updates will be provided as the case proceeds through the legal system.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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George built it in the early 18th century, the story goes, to accommodate his mistress, Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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The legacy of the Luka Doncic trade goes way beyond sports.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The student marches in Austin were part of a national day of action against ICE, in which a coalition of businesses, labor groups and advocacy organizations called for protesters to shutdown work, school and shopping.—
Emily Donaldson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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To say much more would be to ruin the wild twists and turns that unfold as the night marches onward.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Fares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fares. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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