Synonyms of bear
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as in to behave
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as in to haul
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as in to lead
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as in to be
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as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?
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Recent Examples of bear
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Most Third World states, for example, that were born as democracies lapsed into dictatorships or became autocratic shortly after independence.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The long-term goal is ecological corridors to expand the bear population.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
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Related Articles The players search the rooms for every hidden horse while the voice of equestrian detective Mr. Honore — who, not coincidentally, bears the name of the street in Paris that housed the first Hermès store — helps them in the search.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Most Third World states, for example, that were born as democracies lapsed into dictatorships or became autocratic shortly after independence.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Noun
Visitors to the park are advised to give the wild animals plenty of space, staying at least 25 yards away from large animals like bison or elk and at least 100 yards away from predators like bears or wolves.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
The long-term goal is ecological corridors to expand the bear population.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
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Acne has two stand-alone boutiques: one on the storied Rue Saint-Honoré and one on Rue Froissart in the trendy Marais district.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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Matt Dillon, Bret Maverick, Ben Cartwright and the Virginian all have a new place to hang their Stetsons.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
17 June 2025
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Maikel Garcia doubled to lead off the game but was left standing at second base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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The analyst added that following the acquisition, EOG’s net debt to book capital stands at 0.3x, with the company still boasting a peer-leading leverage ratio and balance sheet.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Mohamed told the board that related AI guidelines prohibit sharing any personal data or using it for grading.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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This year, his only opponent heading into the primary is Patrick Timmons, an adjunct law professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a former Bronx prosecutor.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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In the early days of the split, HBO Max will continue to carry live sports content, although that arrangement is subject to change.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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The aphid was carried from Africa by the harmattan wind across the ocean to the Caribbean; it was detected in Florida’s sugarcane fields in the late nineteen-seventies and, in 2013, on sorghum crops farther north.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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GoTo also holds a 22% stake in Bank Jago, an Indonesian digital bank.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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How many cases are there in North Dakota? North Dakota, which hadn’t seen measles since 2011, was up to 34 cases as of June 6, but has held steady since.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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At this point, we should be conditioned to expect pop stars to behave in a controversial manner.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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Asked more broadly about their expectations regarding how their international peers will behave in the coming 12 months, there was near unanimity regardless of the country of origin.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Los Angeles — An elaborate scheme to stalk and rob truck drivers hauling millions of dollars of jewelry and other high-end merchandise has resulted in criminal charges against seven alleged co-conspirators, the Justice Department announced.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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However, according to Hoopes, when the feds were in the middle of hauling witnesses to the events in question before a grand jury and Jellinek was in their crosshairs, he was offered immunity by prosecutors looking for testimony to support an indictment.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 June 2025
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“Bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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