FARED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

fared

verb

past tense of fare

as in coped

to meet one's day-to-day needs residents of the flood-ravaged town are faring much better than one might have expected

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as in progressed

to move forward along a course families can be seen faring along the road to the campground while driving or towing all manner of conveyance

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as in ate

to take a meal diners at this charming country inn will fare sumptuously in an authentic colonial atmosphere

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Recent Examples of fared Dublin losers have not fared well Rather than start the season 1-0 for the second consecutive season by defeating Belichick’s Tar Heels, TCU instead joined the growing list of favorites who left Dublin with an upset loss. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026 The city still fared better than the rest of the region, including Arizona, where its office of tourism spent $200,000 to lure Michelin to the state, according to the Phoenix New Times, but came up empty-handed. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 The Panthers’ first-team defense fared a little better against Houston’s first-team offense on the other field — the matchups were occurring simultaneously. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Walker has fared quite well during in-state competitions as well. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Here’s a stock report on how players have fared in practices and preseason games since training camp began. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 They’re both projected as starters and have fared well in training camp. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Vermont, meanwhile, finished 47th in entertainment and recreation but fared better in nightlife, ranking 36th overall. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 White Sox hitters haven't fared very well against him, going just 7-for-41. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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For one thing, millennials have coped with a lot of instability and uncertainty in their formative years.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Once out and about, moonwalkers coped with very fine, tiny particles composed of sharp, glassy material.

— Leonard David, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of coped

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Mayer had some early success with her jab, but Cameron increasingly took control as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner punches before hurting Mayer with a right hand in the eighth round.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Dion has largely stepped back from performing since canceling her Courage World Tour as her condition progressed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of progressed

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Ryan Fitzgerald, who won the job last year and proceeded to have a clutch, consistent and special rookie season, will be the starter Week 1.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Investigators say Williams proceeded to strangle the woman, holding her up for 20 to 25 seconds until her feet dangled beneath her.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of proceeded

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The new couple—who have been linked since they were photographed together at Coachella—dined around the city, showing off their coordinating couple style.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
Throngs of guests dined, shopped and meandered through the upscale mall over the weekend, bringing life to the shuttered complex that sat vacant for 19 months due to the devastating Palisades fire.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dined

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Americans have generally managed to keep their credit scores intact despite grappling with high prices and economic worries, but don't let that fool you into thinking consumers are all okay.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Trainor is managed by Nikola Barisic for Bond Artist Management and represented by Aaron Rosenberg for Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

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