as in to survive
to come safely through
we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one
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as in thunderstorm
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Recent Examples of weather
Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
That’s a lot of Northwest Indiana winters to weather.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
When hot weather calls for simplicity, reach for these linen shorts.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Verb
But maybe this famous tournament can weather any storm.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
That’s a lot of Northwest Indiana winters to weather.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Noun
With quarterback Rocco Becht, NFL receivers Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, a physical running game and a solid defense, Iowa State was a threat against any opponent in any weather.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
When hot weather calls for simplicity, reach for these linen shorts.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weather
Verb
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If jet-fuel prices don’t come down soon, other ultra-discount carriers may also be struggling to survive.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Most banana plants survive even severe freezes and can make new grow from shoots at or below the ground line.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The metro area and areas north of that line may only see general thunderstorm activity, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Traditionally, farmers have relied on rainy season precipitation to water their crops.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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That water year actually saw below-average rain in the region, and either average or above-average precipitation in Northern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Speaking under dark clouds minutes after a thundershower drenched onlookers, Ms. Truss leaned on the weather as a metaphor for the economic challenges facing Britain.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2022
Noun
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If left out, they can get weathered and moldy from the rain and become home to bugs or allergens.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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Why this matters for safety and cost Inadequately maintained roads and drainage systems become dangerous during heavy rain, extreme heat, or winter weather.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weather. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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