bear with

phrase

: to be indulgent, patient, or forbearing with (someone)

Please bear with me while I get my equipment set up.

Examples of bear with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because Delta Lake sits in a remote area, wildlife staff tranquilized the bear with a dart and euthanized it at the scene, then flew its carcass out of the backcountry the following morning. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Musk’s lofty promises of a vehicle that completes ride-hailing requests autonomously while also appreciating in value has little, if any, bearing with reality in 2026. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

After each round, the bear with the most votes advances until the winner is announced on September 29. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

The department shared a photo of the bear with a blind fold, lying on ice. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above