weather 1 of 2

verb

Definition of weathernext
as in to survive
to come safely through we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one

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weather

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noun

as in thunderstorm

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Recent Examples of weather
Verb
Choosing the right leaders at all levels could help Florida weather the coming storms. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Related Stories Their return comes as Emirati filmmakers see renewed momentum around a local industry that has weathered significant ups and downs over the past two decades. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
When conditions change, whether in a construction zone or because of weather, drivers are more likely to react poorly. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026 Pollution worsens as Diwali fireworks coincide with cooler weather and smoke from crop-residue fires in neighboring states of Punjab and Haryana. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weather
  1. survive
  2. thunderstorm
  3. precipitation
  4. thundershower
  5. rain
Verb
  • Keach, who was married four times, is survived by Malgosia, and his children, Shannon and Karolina.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The woman survived with head and spinal injuries, while the driver of the Camry suffered minor injuries, a deputy's report said.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of survive
Noun
  • While the plane was near Florida’s Gulf Coast, less than 20 minutes before the crash, an air traffic controller warned that the turn they’d requested toward the Bahamas could take them into a thunderstorm.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Neither Monville nor Chapman could say whether the jet flew through an active thunderstorm prior to the aircraft's rapid descent and crash.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thunderstorm
Noun
  • In the Northeast, inland areas and locations farther north are given better prospects than communities along the coast, where the publication says rain or mixed precipitation can limit snow coverage.
    — Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Side effects of this can include lake-effect precipitation, strong winds, and significant waves.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of precipitation
Noun
  • In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
    — Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022
Definition of thundershower
Noun
  • Deoleo's Valdés told CNBC in July that the period between 2022 and 2024 was one of the most challenging periods for the sector, but that prices are now stabilizing due to favourable rain trends.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And while this could never have been planned—even by the considerable talents of the creative couple and their multiple event teams—the risk of rain was rewarded by an incredible sight.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weather. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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