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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Against that backdrop, Tlaib pressed Powell to explain the Fed’s rationale for monetary policy that keeps interest rates high.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
25 June 2025 -
If your chops have a fat cap, use tongs to stand them up, pressing the fat cap into the skillet to render and sear until crisp, about 1 minute.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Sun guard Marina Mabrey then shoved Clark to the ground in what was a chippy affair.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Mabrey again shoved Clark away from Sheldon and knocked her to the floor, and after a lengthy review, technical fouls were given to Charles, Mabrey and Clark.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2025
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Additionally, gross margins are projected to compress by 4 to 5 percentage points due to aggressive inventory clearance strategies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The lettuce is tightly compressed, and larger ingredients at the bottom don’t really move much with a simple shake.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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