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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The original 1935 film that inspired Gyllenhaal’s version also followed that vein.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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His name comes from the house elf in the Harry Potter books, inspired by his prominent ears.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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One particular point of scrutiny was a $220 million ad campaign featuring Noem that encouraged people in the country illegally to leave voluntarily.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20up. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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