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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
As for how long the functional cure lasts, GSK has tracked a small number of patients from earlier-stage studies and found most still faring well up to three years later, Paff said.
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CNN Money, 28 May 2026
All the airline stocks have been faring quite well in the last month.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Following her initial breakup announcement in January, the influencer came back to her social media to open up about how she's been faring since the news of her breakup hit the Internet.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
As the crew finishes its international victory lap before the media, Glover is preparing to put his head down and get to work training the Artemis generation of moon-faring astronauts.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Right now, no one knows precisely how the Gulf’s ecosystems are faring amid the new conflict, Shokri says, although satellite imagery has shown several oil spills since attacks began earlier this year.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
My favorite reads ⚽ With a little over one month before the first World Cup match, KC hotels are faring worse than all other host cities, a new national survey said.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
But not all households are faring equally well.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Here is a look at how Machado is faring against fastballs in the strike zone this season compared to the previous six.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
CNN Money, 28 May 2026
All the airline stocks have been faring quite well in the last month.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Following her initial breakup announcement in January, the influencer came back to her social media to open up about how she's been faring since the news of her breakup hit the Internet.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
As the crew finishes its international victory lap before the media, Glover is preparing to put his head down and get to work training the Artemis generation of moon-faring astronauts.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Right now, no one knows precisely how the Gulf’s ecosystems are faring amid the new conflict, Shokri says, although satellite imagery has shown several oil spills since attacks began earlier this year.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
My favorite reads ⚽ With a little over one month before the first World Cup match, KC hotels are faring worse than all other host cities, a new national survey said.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
But not all households are faring equally well.
—Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Here is a look at how Machado is faring against fastballs in the strike zone this season compared to the previous six.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faring
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Costa said the study gave him valuable information on coping techniques.—
Cindy Hsu,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Students trained in these skills move from coping to capacity.—
Sharon A. Kuhn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Early signs such as fever or weakness can resemble other viruses, before progressing to diarrhea and vomiting.—
Jane Weaver,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The device provides physicians the ability to remotely listen to lung sounds and rapidly assess if a child’s asthma symptoms are progressing, so that escalation in care pathways can be determined.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Cats become infected by eating raw meat, birds, mice or contaminated soil, and only cats that are actively shedding parasites in their stool can spread it.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Pritzker has proposed a social media tax projected to bring in about $200 million from large tech companies doing business in Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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The space is designed to encourage guests to get comfortable, socialize and extend their time there after dining.—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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This eatery offers everything from seafood handhelds and shareables to fine-dining land/sea entrees and pastas.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Still, the finalization of text between the two nations was a sign that diplomacy was proceeding, despite active hostilities between the US and Iran over the past 48 hours.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit against the school and administrators and the student and his family is proceeding, according to court records.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Faring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faring. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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