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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In addition to setting up his Instagram account, Lopez also inspired Guzman with her ability to balance so many different roles at one time.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Even then, Sitake and his former teammates were encouraged to speak freely in meetings, to suggest alternative schemes and to acknowledge ways to be different.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The shipping industry would have paid the tax into a fund created by the IMO, to encourage emissions reductions and raise funds for climate action.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20up. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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