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verb

Definition of bearing (down on)next
present participle of bear (down on)
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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present participle of bear down on
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)
  1. pressing
  2. shoving
  3. compressing
Verb
  • That contrast — new Charlotte pressing up against old Charlotte — is a familiar one in this ever-changing city.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Gian Piero Gasperini’s high-pressing style was too intense and aggravated the risk of injury.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pressing
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  • Golf equipment powerhouse Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf amid the justified backlash over a video ad for a new Callaway driver that depicts a man aggressively shoving a woman to the ground.
    — Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Pre-fight tensions escalated at the weigh-ins, with Itauma shoving Hrgovic off the stage, leading to a retaliatory slap from Hrgovic, adding fuel to the already compelling matchup.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of shoving
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  • To gauge correctly, people can place a measuring tape around the abdomen, between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the hip bones, keeping the tape level and snug but not compressing the skin.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These robust profits are compressing forward multiples, making stocks appear cheaper despite rising prices.
    — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of compressing
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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 5 Sep. 2026.

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