as in survives
to come safely through
we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one
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Recent Examples of weathers
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week – and military families are among those turning to public pantries to put food on the table.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
His devoted but dysfunctional family, including mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and dad Doug (Michael Rappaport), do their best to support him as the family weathers other challenges.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Alongside his wife Belle (Maria Bello), his son Cane (Jake Weary) and daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), the family weathers buried secrets, addiction and the threat of financial collapse as Harlan turns to drug smuggling to save their business.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As Roblox weathers this firestorm, the company is nevertheless holding firm in its anti-vigilante line to justify Schlep’s ban.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Things are going strong between Jack and Mel, however, as the couple weathers a few setbacks on their journey to finally adopt a baby from one of Mel's patients, Marley, though the unforeseen return of a past obstacle threatens to derail their plans once again.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
In magnolias, the bright red/orange fleshy coating can keep those seeds from germinating for several years, until weathering breaks down and/or weathers away those compounds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week – and military families are among those turning to public pantries to put food on the table.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
His devoted but dysfunctional family, including mom Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and dad Doug (Michael Rappaport), do their best to support him as the family weathers other challenges.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The former pro wrestler stars as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, who weathers ups and downs alongside his wife, Dawn (Emily Blunt), to become a champion.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Alongside his wife Belle (Maria Bello), his son Cane (Jake Weary) and daughter Bree (Melissa Benoist), the family weathers buried secrets, addiction and the threat of financial collapse as Harlan turns to drug smuggling to save their business.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
As Roblox weathers this firestorm, the company is nevertheless holding firm in its anti-vigilante line to justify Schlep’s ban.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathers
Verb
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In a world gone terribly wrong and sideways, humanity survives.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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If the Iranian regime survives in weakened form, Beijing will likely calibrate limited, deniable support while avoiding overcommitment.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, showers and patchy fog are likely early in the morning, forecasts show.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rain showers early Monday will transition into a chance for snow showers through Monday evening.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Weathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathers. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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