bear (down on) 1 of 2

bear down on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear (down on)
Verb
  • After years of violence, corruption and poverty, governments are increasingly using authoritarian tactics, and the defense of democracy has taken a backseat to pressing domestic issues and economic agendas.
    Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
  • But Altieri was looking through him, down at the ground, where Maricarmen was pressing her hand to the side of Rey’s bleeding face, and Carmelo was pulling off his T-shirt, handing it over to her.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Smith-Schuster and Branch exchanged words before the defensive back shoved the wide receiver in the helmet.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • And when push comes to shove, Rex is always there to back his partner Max Steiner up.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Multiverse’s argument that compressed models significantly cut energy use might also not hold up over time, because cheaper, more accessible AI models will likely attract billions more users.
    Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The pieces compress easily when not in use, and the pillowcase sleeve slips right over your suitcase handle for easy transport.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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