WEATHERING Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

weathering

verb

Definition of weathering next

present participle of weather

as in surviving

to come safely through we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one

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Recent Examples of weathering For a young actress weathering a public firestorm, the guidance clearly made an impression. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 For a young actress weathering a public firestorm, the guidance of experienced colleagues clearly made an impression. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026 Chinese exports surged 22% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the previous year, the latest sign that Beijing is weathering Washington’s tariffs. —

Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The infield is already weathering two injuries. —

Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weathering

Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathering

surviving

Verb

Our team found that a hospital cyberattack cut the odds of surviving a cardiac arrest without devastating brain damage by nearly 90% at nearby hospitals, not just the one that was attacked.

— Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
This sighting suggests that the baby will likely live to adulthood after surviving its first year of life.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026