bearers

noun

plural of bearer
as in messengers

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  1. messengers
  2. carriers
  3. liaisons
Noun
  • Many occur naturally in the body and act as chemical messengers, influencing metabolism, inflammation, reproduction and other physiological processes.
    — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The ancient route was first traveled by hunter-gatherers, before being used by Indigenous traders, Inca messengers, Spanish colonists, and railway workers, among others.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Definition of messengers
Noun
  • Other carriers have increased shipping surcharges Amazon is not the only carrier grappling with higher fuel costs.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Customers include commercial carriers such as Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, regional cargo operator Ameriflight and Nolinor Aviation, a charter airline based in Montreal.
    — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of carriers
Noun
  • Leaders have designated homeless liaisons for each school to directly support students experiencing housing instability.
    — Kyle Brody, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Whether rest and restoration or flirty liaisons, day or night, all things great are at guests' fingertips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of liaisons
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