weather
noun
the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
have weathered
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present perfectof weather.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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But he said he was pleasantly surprised at how well many countries have weathered recent geopolitical uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
They’re correct that America’s alliances have weathered struggles before.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2026
The U.S. and global economy have weathered rate hikes well.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the Houthis appear to have weathered that.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
She sat it out as she would have weathered an illness.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
