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
The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
Aggravating factors include fishing, pollution and habitat loss, on top of the species' unusually infrequent and low-yielding breeding patterns – sand tigers don't breed annually, and only bear up to two pups at a time.
—Kyle Schmidbauer, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
The book is geared toward children from the time they are born up through kindergarten.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Designed with a sturdy steel frame, the table can bear up to 22 pounds of weight at a time.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
Aggravating factors include fishing, pollution and habitat loss, on top of the species' unusually infrequent and low-yielding breeding patterns – sand tigers don't breed annually, and only bear up to two pups at a time.
—Kyle Schmidbauer, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
The book is geared toward children from the time they are born up through kindergarten.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Designed with a sturdy steel frame, the table can bear up to 22 pounds of weight at a time.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear up
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Consider trying one of these luxurious neck-tie blouses inspired by celebrities, below.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The commercial presents scenes, inspired by A’ja’s childhood, that resonate with many Black girls and women.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Trump was in the Middle Eastern country Tuesday along with several tech CEO’s to encourage further investment.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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