WEATHERED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

weathered

verb

Definition of weathered

past tense of weather

as in survived

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

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Recent Examples of weathered As for returning characters, lawyer Diane and pediatrician Terry have weathered their share of issues and are now focused on their children. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Zhu tamed rampant inflation, overhauled the currency system and weathered the Chinese economy through Asia’s financial crisis in 1997. — Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 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 The report card also offers investors a first read on how Masayoshi Son's AI bets weathered the tech turbulence. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 The show even weathered a major uproar over the botched host transition that followed the death of its beloved emcee Alex Trebek in 2020. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 His voice has weathered over the years, but that only added character to songs built on grit and honesty. — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Against that backdrop, Curtis Stone's Gwen just marked 10 years in business, having weathered many challenges. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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survived

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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
Now, Gascón — whose entire family survived — is among hundreds residing in a tent city in a large sports complex that includes facilities for soccer, basketball, volleyball and other sports.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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