as in inspiring
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 bearing up
It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearing up
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There is such a rich world of drag designers and drag artists that are just creating beautiful pieces and inspiring fashion.—
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Moon was a catalyst for this movement, inspiring a new oral beauty subcategory.—
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That means encouraging teams to slow down, check sender info, confirm requests through other channels and report anything that feels off.—
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By encouraging tourists to visit Puerto Rico’s lauded heritage sites, Bad Bunny is uplifting narratives about the community and their power that recontextualize the island as a place for visitors from across the globe to celebrate.—
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“Bearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearing%20up. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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