weather 1 of 2

verb

Definition of weathernext
as in to survive
to come safely through we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one

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weather

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noun

as in thunderstorm

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Recent Examples of weather
Verb
For Kalshi, which has weathered regulatory fights and ongoing scrutiny from gambling opponents, that ambiguity cuts both ways. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 Iran, for its part, has successfully weathered the most damaging military attacks the United States and Israel could impose. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
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Juicy chicken, squash, red onion, and walnuts cook together on a sheet pan, then get heaped over arugula for a cold-weather salad that satisfies like a Sunday roast. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Last week, Green pulled McLean after six innings and 85 pitches during an eventual 4-0 loss in Atlanta, citing that day’s hot weather and the fact the right-hander was pitching on the traditional four days’ rest. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weather
  1. survive
  2. thunderstorm
  3. precipitation
  4. thundershower
  5. rain
Verb
  • Teams earned points by winning weekly head-to-head battles – tugging a sled across the field the fastest, surviving a heated game of dodgeball – and by simply doing the right thing.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to Kristen, Norris is survived by another daughter, Megan; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Ann Fritsch.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of survive
Noun
  • Tornadoes happen when warm, moist air meets cooler, dryer air and forms a strong thunderstorm.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But no reasonable parent mistakes that for true readiness to handle rush-hour traffic in a thunderstorm.
    — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thunderstorm
Noun
  • Seasonal guidance is showing enhanced precipitation across California and the Southwest, while the broader North American pattern favors an active southern storm track.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This warmer water transfers vast quantities of heat into the atmosphere via clouds and heavy precipitation.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of precipitation
Noun
  • In a sudden forecast turnabout, metro Detroit went from April thundershowers and tornado warnings one day to a warm, sunny day the next, with temperatures in the upcoming week expected to reach the 70s.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Low pressure at both the upper level of the atmosphere and near the surface keep the chance of occasional showers (maybe a thundershower) and cooler temperatures around through Tuesday.
    — Molly Robey, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2022
Definition of thundershower
Noun
  • Instead, the rain dissipated around noon, the temperature dropped, and a slight breeze provided a slight reprieve to the corn-sweat humidity that engulfs this region every August.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rain

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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weather. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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