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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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New secrets about the city’s origins arise, and the social structure struggles as the bunker copes with fallout from last season.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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Gear improves, the training that goes into us as climbers progresses.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The first team with 10 tracks placed correctly on their timeline progresses to a prize money final.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Full of Cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside balls will delight everyone who eats them.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Extra points go to this docile, non-venomous spider that eats mosquitoes, gnats and flies.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The larger problem is not that equal time exists or does not.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Everyone does it differently, including your husband.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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And of course, the war in Gaza, which proceeds at a very low level.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Congo and Rwanda and of course, the war in Gaza, which proceeds at a very low level.—
February 25,
NPR,
25 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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The texture is rich, so a little goes a long way; use a spatula to keep things hygienic and scoop out the necessary amount.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other properties show extremely low average rents — in some cases under $1,000 per month — while 30% or more of that rent goes directly to property taxes.—
Kenny Burgos,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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There is still some uncertainty on timing of the next storm system as a parade of storms marches across the country.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And Denver now marches head-on into the offseason, coming off a year of inconsistent offense that resulted in the firing of previous offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Fares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fares. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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