as in to inspire
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith
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Recent Examples of bear up
Nobody needed to go into the brush and stir that bear up.
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Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
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Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for bear up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear up
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At 23 years old, Cameron Weitzel has turned his passion into a business and is using his voice to inspire others.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the olive green tile in the guest bathroom was painted with a custom motif inspired by grasses found at the bottom of the lake—another way to give the house a sense of its surroundings.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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To manage that reality, Manning encourages newer teachers to establish boundaries early and stick to them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, the New York Islanders showed a message on the video board at their Long Island arena encouraging hockey fans to donate to Duran’s legal defense fund.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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