as in weighing (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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bearing down on
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as in highlighting
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 Synonyms for bearing (down on)
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With The Pitt having already been renewed for a third season, the emotional cliffhanger leaves viewers with a few pressing questions about Robby’s next move.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026 -
His most pressing challenge is a budget deficit drifting above 5%.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a four-game span, the Philadelphia 76ers star received a technical foul for shoving Donte DiVincenzo, and flagrant fouls for dragging Mitchell Robinson to the floor and swiping Brunson in the head.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, he can be seen screaming in an airport terminal and shoving a stanchion.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The structural forces compressing Gen Z’s economic entry point have been building for years, but converged with unusual force in the post-pandemic era.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Bearing (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearing%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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