bearing up

Definition of bearing upnext
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
  • In addition to inspiring TNT, the MGM deal gave Turner a few other ideas.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 May 2026
  • That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.
    Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Iranian officials are encouraging the population to consume less electricity and gas, as a US blockade has interrupted the flow of shipments to Iran.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
  • Now there’s emphasis on offense, teaching it and coaching it and encouraging it.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 May 2026

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“Bearing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearing%20up. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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