Synonyms of bear
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as in to have 
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as in to stand
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as in to relate
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as in to head
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as in to carry
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as in to hold
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as in to behave
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as in to haul
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as in to assume
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as in to pack
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as in to lead
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as in to need
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as in to contain
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as in to be
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as in to yield
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as in to weigh (on or upon)
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as in headache
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as in crab
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as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?
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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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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 bear
Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
If the Court sides with the administration, some children born in the United States could be denied citizenship based on where they are born, while others would be recognized as citizens.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
The presentation did not mention the need for a bear hunt.
—Grant Gelhardt, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Verb
Her new venture, CDP, which launched today, charts an altogether different course: a quieter, more intentional project born not out of zeitgeist, but out of personal loss, and the desire to create something enduring.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
If the Court sides with the administration, some children born in the United States could be denied citizenship based on where they are born, while others would be recognized as citizens.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Noun
In California, a Real ID driver’s license can be identified by a golden bear and star symbol in the upper-right corner.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
The presentation did not mention the need for a bear hunt.
—Grant Gelhardt, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear
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The dietitian said grape skins also contain tannins, which have antioxidant properties and help give red wine a distinct flavor, but they may also be linked to headaches.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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When Maura began shaking and complaining of a headache and shortness of breath, her lawyer says it was dismissed as a panic attack.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Their reception included several tributes to Ms. Dennie’s Caribbean roots and Maryland upbringing, including music from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and crab cakes made with Old Bay Seasoning.—
Shivani Vora,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Choose from a variety of wild Alaskan crab legs or domestic crab claws.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Programmed to serve, the heavily armed robot soldier does not love its job.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Grinding plate: The grinding plate is attached to the crank.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now came the machines—the gig mills with their cold metal rollers and the shearing frames that needed just one man turning a crank, like an organ grinder playing a funeral march for an entire way of life.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Managers are juggling the dual burden of pressure from superiors and the well-being of their teams amid return-to-office mandates, massive layoffs, tariff threats and economic uncertainty.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Trade experts also note that to comply with the law, importers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now face a new administrative challenge: the burden of inspecting millions of additional packages daily.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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