weathered

Definition of weatherednext
past tense of weather

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of weathered These two Gulf coast sister islands have weathered a harrowing few hurricane seasons, with Hurricane Ian in 2022, and Helene and Milton in 2024 close behind. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 The restaurant weathered the blows of COVID-19, but the relationship between Valente and his partners was strained. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Hanover’s boys basketball squad weathered the early storm Friday night and kept its perfect season alive with its 14th straight win. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026 Over the past decade, the United States has weathered trade disruptions, a global shutdown, inflation, banking stress and geopolitical uncertainty. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weathered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathered
survived
Verb
  • He is also survived by a sixth child, Ashley.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • He is survived by two sons, David and Eric, and three grandchildren.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Weathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathered. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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