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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear (down on)
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One of the company’s near-term objectives is to enable the robot to perform simple physical tasks, such as pressing buttons.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026 -
This morning, the NSF reversed course, pressing pause on its plans and promising to convene an expert panel to reassess.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Before the parade, a small group of people were crushed against a barrier near Fulton Street, a key subway hub, pinned between a swelling crowd and a group of police officers shoving the barrier.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The attacker wanted for shoving a 63-year-old MTA commuter onto the tracks at a Queens subway stop has been arrested, police said Friday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Platforms like TikTok have accelerated this further by compressing inspiration and transaction into the same moment.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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This fusion approach relies on powerful laser pulses to compress and ignite fusion fuel.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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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 22 Jun. 2026.
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