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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Restaurant stocks struggling this year as the industry weathers inflation , uneven economic growth and the proliferation of weight-loss drugs through society.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Common Pests & Problems Milky Way™ Dietes is a robust plant that weathers occasional insects, disease, and other challenges quite well.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
The difference between a retiree who weathers a 30% drop and one who doesn’t often comes down to preparation, not prediction.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Restaurant stocks struggling this year as the industry weathers inflation , uneven economic growth and the proliferation of weight-loss drugs through society.
—Itzel Franco, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathers
Noun
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About 100,000 thunderstorms rumble across the United States each year, but just 10% intensify into a severe thunderstorm, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gesture of queerness survives in the harshest of climates.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Even if the Black Caucus survives, the bruising fights emerging in the party and the awkward political alignments emerging are likely to have longer-term ramifications.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Meteor showers are among the most beautiful phenomena to brighten Earth's sky, but could the fast moving space rocks that accompany major events threaten or delay future Artemis moon missions as NASA and its partners plan for a lunar landing attempt?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Each day Tuesday through Friday has a less-than-even chance of showers and thunderstorms, the forecast Saturday showed.—
Joe Marusak
June 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
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“Weathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weathers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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