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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The state of Hawaii issued an emergency declaration last week, an administrative action government agencies often take before tropical storms, hurricanes and other impending weather disasters.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Miami has weathered some controversy in the buildup to opening day, with a linebackers coach on indefinite leave after a domestic abuse matter, with Hill stripped of his captaincy, and with last year’s 8-9 record putting coach Mike McDaniel’s future on less-than-firm ground.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high quality physical and mental health care to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The state of Hawaii issued an emergency declaration last week, an administrative action government agencies often take before tropical storms, hurricanes and other impending weather disasters.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Brian West, the Kansas City regional director for Missouri’s child welfare agency, who weathered a high turnover rate and several child abuse deaths in recent years, is no longer with the department.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Miami has weathered some controversy in the buildup to opening day, with a linebackers coach on indefinite leave after a domestic abuse matter, with Hill stripped of his captaincy, and with last year’s 8-9 record putting coach Mike McDaniel’s future on less-than-firm ground.
—Greg Cote
september 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weather
Verb
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Despite staff layoffs affecting about 300 employees, industry analysts say Condé Nast still faces high pressure to continue restructuring and invest in digital innovation to survive long term headwinds.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The color display can also be influenced by precipitation; excessive rainfall and severe drought are bad for foliage.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The obvious ones are for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the last few years, Beyoncé, Pink, and Noah Kahan, among others, have had concerts canceled or delayed by extreme lightning, rain, or wildfire smoke.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weather. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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