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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Nicole said her costume was actually inspired by a childhood friend, ironically named Taylor.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Her administration has encouraged the siting of data centers in Michigan through sales and use tax exemptions.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20up. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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