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
Nobody needed to go into the brush and stir that bear up.
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Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
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Howard Copenhaver, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2025
In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
See All Example Sentences for bear up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear up
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The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Trailers showing Erivo in full green-skinned Elphaba costume and Grande decked out in a sparkly pink G(a)linda gown have surely inspired new and old fans alike.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Attendees left the event with tourniquets or trauma bandages and were encouraged to reach out to Bound Tree Medical to purchase additional supplies for their congregations.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Deadheading encourages chocolate cosmos plants to produce more flower buds, keeping plants productive.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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