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weathering

[weth-er-ing] / ˈwɛð ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
wear and tear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depletion depreciation erosion
WEAK
ablation attrition consumption decrement dissipation hard wear overuse ravages of time wearing away

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"But we are becoming more concerned that the global economy is going to have a much more difficult time weathering the upcoming storm," Zaccarelli added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

California was weathering its worst recession in decades and a punishing drought.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Delta and United are weathering the fuel shock with healthy balance sheets, while American has struggled to find consistent profitability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Space weathering, caused by solar wind particles, micrometeorite impacts, and cosmic radiation, slowly darkens exposed material.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

In her kitchen she sat down and cupped her hands in her lap and stared out the window at the weathering carriage house.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck