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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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Gemini copes through logic and distraction, while Pisces feels everything at once.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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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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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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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The screwworm is actually a fly, which produces a larva that eats live flesh instead of dead material.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Once the plane is in position, TaxiBot disconnects and the aircraft proceeds with takeoff as normal.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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New York Attorney General Letitia James also welcomed the decision, saying her office would continue fighting to protect federal funding while the lawsuit proceeds.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Fares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fares. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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