1
as in coping
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 progressing
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 eating
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 faring
Meanwhile, Josh’s other grandparents, divorced for years, are faring better.
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Chad Jones, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the price stability side of the mandate may be faring a little better than previously expected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The follow-up to Obsidian Entertainment’s excellent action RPG The Outer Worlds brings the space-faring adventure to a new setting with a new cast of characters, but with the same emphasis on branching story paths based on how players interact with the game’s NPCs.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As manufacturing employment has slightly recovered since 2020, southern states are faring far better than the Midwest.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Robbie isn’t faring much better.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Schools faring poorly tend to be focused on small groups of students who have already fallen behind.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Chad Jones, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the price stability side of the mandate may be faring a little better than previously expected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The follow-up to Obsidian Entertainment’s excellent action RPG The Outer Worlds brings the space-faring adventure to a new setting with a new cast of characters, but with the same emphasis on branching story paths based on how players interact with the game’s NPCs.
—Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As manufacturing employment has slightly recovered since 2020, southern states are faring far better than the Midwest.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
Robbie isn’t faring much better.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Schools faring poorly tend to be focused on small groups of students who have already fallen behind.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faring
Verb
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Encourage healthy coping strategies.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sidelined since July 15, the WNBA star is dealing with being out for an extended period of time — and coping with being on the bench has been a seemingly unwelcome transition.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Making some art, eating some really good food, and then ending with a sunset at Blacks Beach.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%).—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In doing so, Martin implicated billionaire bankers, major American corporations, and Colombia’s political elite.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Back on the balcony, the magician was doing his best to charm basketball players Devin Booker and Jordan Clarkson with card tricks.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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South End Exchange has a wide variety of both modern and vintage furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As late as Wednesday, the administration was proceeding with planning an event, even though it was being organized in short order.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Browning adds flavor, so make sure those mini meatballs are browned on all sides before transferring them to a plate and proceeding with the recipe.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Faring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faring. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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