BEAR UP Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

bear up

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Definition of bear up

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 It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds. — Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025 In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime. — Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs. — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024 This annual migration has made nearby Churchill, Manitoba, an ideal destination for thousands of tourists each year who want to witness these bears up close. — Gloria Dickie, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2021 See All Example Sentences for bear up

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After living in the City of Lights for more than a decade, the designer said he was drawn to its features, which informed his palette that runs from sky blues to Seine greens, via tones inspired by its typical stone buildings.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Find more long cardigans inspired by Stewart at Amazon below.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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Partnership is the guiding motif of the World Soundtrack Awards’ Film Music Days, where live performances will give cult films bold new scores and industry mixers encourage emerging composers and filmmakers to find their creative match.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The breakthrough came after Arnold Schwarzenegger encouraged Figure to melt the robots.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

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