fared

VERB

get along; turn out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

handle happen manage prosper prove

STRONG

advance do go hie journey pass proceed progress shift stagger

WEAK

get by get on make headway make out muddle through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail mismanage

STRONG

decrease halt lose retreat retrogress stay stop wait

Example Sentences

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Harnett then walked investors through four historical examples that showed how markets have fared after previous crashes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Several of the nation’s largest lenders this week gave investors updates on how their businesses have fared in the second quarter, and the consensus was overwhelmingly positive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The collective efforts of the BBC readers fared better, with exact scores for both of Tuesday's game boosting their tally.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That dynamic may partly account for why other high-minded millennial businesses haven’t fared well.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

"Quite,” she agreed, "but how would you have fared without me? Where would you be if Kamala did not help you?”

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse