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noun

plural of weather
as in thunderstorms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of weather
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
Verb
Ukrainian forces said Wednesday its battlefield efforts had been hampered overnight after losing some access to SpaceX’s military-grade satellite Internet service, which has become a lifeline as Kyiv weathers Moscow's attacks. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will issue a decision on the level of interest rates as the United States weathers a months-long bout of elevated inflation set off by the Iran war. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 The make-up of the franchisee portfolio will reveal a lot about how the franchise model weathers the inevitable ups and downs of the consumer economy. — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weathers
  1. thunderstorms
  2. survives
  3. showers
Noun
  • 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
Definition of thunderstorms
Verb
  • Tina Mesmer Griffith survives Tina leapt from the window and rolled to safety, breaking her shoulder in the fall.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pilot that dazzles and the agent that survives production are rarely the same thing.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of survives
Noun
  • The country’s weather agency has predicted more showers for Istanbul and the surrounding area in the coming days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The dry season kicks off Thursday with mainly dry and breezy conditions across South Florida, and there is an isolated chance of seeing some showers during the day.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of showers

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