BEARING (WITH) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

bearing (with)

verb

Definition of bearing (with)

present participle of bear (with)

as in standing

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Verb

But the arrangement of rose blossoms has been a long-standing scientific puzzle.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026
In her pristine Los Angeles kitchen, Nora Lum—the actor, comedian, and rapper better known as Awkwafina—is standing over a stove with two burners and losing the fight with both.

— Elissa Suh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Hickel, meanwhile, distinguished the uncertainty facing professional employment from the enduring ability to create art.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
For one, belts became a key statement piece — either big as with Celine or triple with Gucci — second only to the enduring charm of chunky jewelry and maxi sunglasses.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

Its fractional program spawned an entire industry, with competitors adopting variations of the model.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Democrats have faced backlash for misgendering transgender people or adopting Republican rhetoric while trying to moderate on the issue.

— Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of adopting

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Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Egyptian authorities alternated over the decades between tolerating and repressing the group, which was permitted to field candidates in elections for brief periods.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of tolerating

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On the occasion of this momentous anniversary, four Washington Post staffers gathered to discuss the abiding cultural significance — and iconic gags — of one of the greatest television comedies ever.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Until Monday night, anyway, when the Chiefs blasted Denver 31-10 behind Walker’s 173 yards on 23 carries — including a 60-yard touchdown run on a bold fourth-and-1 that in itself illustrated the abiding evolution of Reid.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of abiding

Verb

But after seven wins in nine games, even some of Carrick’s more sceptical colleagues from playing days must be coming round to his candidacy by now.

— Mark Critchley, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of coming round

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