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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
Stewart is a Green Lantern, one of the space cops patrolling Earth and its sector as part of the Green Lantern Corps, and his appearance make tonal sense as both Superman and Brainiac are space-faring characters with alien origins.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The jewel of Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is well-loved for its many festivals, pristine coastline, and unique pirate-faring history.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Public Policy Institute of California released a new poll late last month, media coverage mainly focused on how the 11 candidates for governor were faring with voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Writer Bryce Covert reports on how the store is faring since opening last summer, and how Mayor Mamdani might draw or divert from it in his own approach.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
How women are faring In honor of Women’s History Month, Fidelity broke out some data pertaining to women participating in 401(k) plans.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters to talk about how women executives are faring across Michigan.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at how Castle and the rest of his Husky brethren are faring in the NBA this season.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
These first-quarter reports provide an inside look into how campaigns are faring with donors and budgeting their resources.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The jewel of Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach is well-loved for its many festivals, pristine coastline, and unique pirate-faring history.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
When the Public Policy Institute of California released a new poll late last month, media coverage mainly focused on how the 11 candidates for governor were faring with voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Writer Bryce Covert reports on how the store is faring since opening last summer, and how Mayor Mamdani might draw or divert from it in his own approach.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
How women are faring In honor of Women’s History Month, Fidelity broke out some data pertaining to women participating in 401(k) plans.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters to talk about how women executives are faring across Michigan.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at how Castle and the rest of his Husky brethren are faring in the NBA this season.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
These first-quarter reports provide an inside look into how campaigns are faring with donors and budgeting their resources.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faring
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Perimenopause Hits Earlier Than Most People Realize The fatigue of perimenopause tends to arrive alongside mood changes, heavier or irregular periods, and difficulty coping with stress that used to feel manageable.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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These programs focus on finding healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress and anger.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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And yes, despite his agent saying Crosby is progressing in his rehab from knee surgery, his long-term health is a question mark.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Kings said Murray is progressing in his recovery after missing the past seven games with a left ankle sprain, but he has not been cleared to return.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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For many years, the Rushes had an annual tradition of eating at Wintzell's Oyster House before riding in the local Mardi Gras parade.—
SYDNEY PAGE THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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That’s one reason many people feel lighter when eating yogurt mid-morning, at lunch, or as part of a daytime meal, rather than late at night.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the midst of a statistically impressive season, LaMelo Ball is doing it all for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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With its stunning natural surroundings, Lake Como is an idyllic destination to explore with a dog, and the Edition makes doing so in style entirely possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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But Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie are the exceptions after literally going from unknowns to household names in, like, a week.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Chris Beard, the former UT coach, guided his team to an unlikely semifinal berth, but the early exit for a Texas squad that never really found its footing this season in going 18-14 had the Longhorns riding the bubble.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The new color captures the spirit of al fresco dining even in the middle of winter.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parking spaces became dining rooms, sidewalks became gathering places, and outdoor dining quickly emerged as one of the city’s most visible and successful adaptations to crisis.—
Mike Flynn,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The construction and development at the East Village base will rapidly evolve over the coming years, and is sure to transform Deer Valley into one of the nation's preeminent luxury ski destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Irish coming-of-ager, created by Lisa McGee, became a cultural phenomenon that transcended time and place.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Faring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faring. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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