weather
noun
the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
has weathered
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present perfectof weather (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The expansion of cross-border trade indicates the global economy has weathered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
In the rectory dining room before the vigil, the burly 85-year-old priest said he wasn’t fazed that his working-class parish has weathered so much since arriving in 1983.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Its stock has weathered the tough time for housing better than others in the industry.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
But the price increases may also reflect some faith in a U.S. consumer that has weathered a half-decade of supply shocks and cost-of-living increases, and may be able to absorb even more, some experts say.
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
That first night of our copper transmutation, I venture out to see how Calliope has weathered the change.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
