as in to weigh (on or upon)
to push steadily against with some force
you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly
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bear down on
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as in highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
Our manager bore down on the need to meet upcoming deadlines.
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With the labor force in traditional accounting shrinking, the company is positioning itself as a timely solution to a pressing talent gap.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025 -
Then, with all your plates turned face down/hanger side up, lay the aluminum foil over top of them and begin pressing in an outline of the plates and the hanging rings.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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The biggest domestic – and/or global – story to follow the U.S. Outdoor Championships, however, was an action made just after the men’s 200-meter final, when Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles moments after his victory in 19.63 seconds.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Everything was peaceful, Lindsey Key said — then a cop shoved a bike into her neck.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Aug. 2025
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The monitor measures 16 by 24 by 8.1 inches (HWD) compressed and reaches 20.3 inches when fully extended.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Aug. 2025
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Happily, there’s a counter movement on social media that celebrates rather than compresses round faces.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
31 July 2025
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“Bear (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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