bearing up

present participle of bear up

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bearing up It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds. Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearing up
Verb
  • Seeing the awe-inspiring falls is the top priority for most travelers coming to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Their story struck a chord online, inspiring thousands to share their own experiences of unexpected friendship.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His message emphasizes calm confidence, encouraging pet parents to embrace their role as the pack leader in their home.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Now is a period of stillness — encouraging you to embrace spirituality and trust and flow with the universe.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025

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“Bearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearing%20up. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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