as in to survive
to come safely through
we've weathered worse crises, and so we'll survive this one
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as in thunderstorm
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Recent Examples of weather
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
That shift in perspective comes after weathering some brutal setbacks.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The extreme weather sprouts from a heat dome affecting millions of Americans this week across the country.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Verb
For Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, a bird rescue facility that has been operating for nearly 30 years, weathering a changing economy is nothing new.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
That shift in perspective comes after weathering some brutal setbacks.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Noun
Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The extreme weather sprouts from a heat dome affecting millions of Americans this week across the country.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weather
Verb
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But can this love story survive the Jackson ranch's shady dealings?
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These are hero buys that will survive the elements, no matter whether plans include scaling mountains or sunning in parks.
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.
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More than 72 million were under severe thunderstorm watches on Saturday, according to federal forecasters, with the unsettled cells capable of producing winds 65 mph and greater, as well as quarter-sized hail.
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Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach can expect similar weather patterns on July 4 in terms of precipitation, with highs of 90 degrees also forecast for both cities.
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As of now, the chances of precipitation are extremely low.
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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.
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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.
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When the rain cleared, a rainbow arched above the New York skyline.
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Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weather. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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