Synonyms of weathering

weathering

verb

present participle of weather

as in surviving

to come safely through

we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surviving
• enduring
• making it (through)
• riding (out)
• living
• withstanding
• being
• continuing
• existing
• wearing out
• outlasting
• lasting
• persisting
• holding out
• outliving
• standing
• breathing
• sticking out
• leading
• holding on
• hanging on
• prospering
• subsisting
• thriving
• flourishing
• abiding
• pulling through
• holding up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dying
• passing (on)
• perishing
• succumbing
• departing
• passing away
• fading
• evaporating
• expiring
• vanishing
• disappearing
• croaking
• deceasing
• ending
• stopping
• ceasing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weathering

The 1989 adaptation of Robert Harling’s play Steel Magnolias, about a group of Southern women weathering life’s storms, solidified the music icon’s acting bona fides. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Gilbert sat down with Facing South Florida host Jim DeFede to discuss what's next in his race after weathering a primary election that saw $2 million in negative ads aired against him. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The impact excavated pristine materials from below the lunar surface that have escaped weathering from the solar wind, galactic cosmic rays, and micrometeorites. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

After all, the billionaire founder lived a whirlwind of a career, turning down lucrative job offers and weathering professional rejection before ultimately launching one of the world’s biggest biotech companies. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

This is no casual acquaintanceship but a soul-deep bond capable of weathering any storm or earthquake or hail of bullets life might throw its way. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

The Miami Marlins’ president of baseball operations knows his team has a shot at the playoffs this season, even after weathering the worst losing streak in franchise history in mid-July. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Gwen champions an immersive dining experience, weathering external crises and shunning delivery apps. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Mexico punished the Czech Republic’s sloppiness with aplomb after weathering their opponents’ good start, scoring all three goals in the second half. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026