BEARS Synonyms: 418 Similar and Opposite Words

bears 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bear

as in has

to bring forth from the womb luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all

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as in stands

to put up with (something painful or difficult) I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one

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as in pertains

to have a relation or connection I just found another fact that bears on this issue

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as in heads

to go on a specified course or in a certain direction the road bears left after the second traffic light

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as in carries

to hold up or serve as a foundation for the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time

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as in holds

to keep in one's mind or heart I'm not one to bear grudges

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as in behaves

to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way she bore herself well in her first public speaking event

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as in hauls

to support and take from one place to another the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies

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as in shoulders

to take to or upon oneself I bear some responsibility for the mishap

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as in packs

to wear or have on one's person the right to bear arms

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as in leads

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the path will bear north after that marked tree

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as in requires

to have as a requirement the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict

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as in contains

to have within gold-bearing ore

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as in is

to occupy a place or location a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast

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as in yields

to produce as revenue an interest-bearing savings account

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bears

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noun

plural of bear

as in headaches

a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear

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as in crabs

an irritable and complaining person you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?

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Recent Examples of bears

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The book is named after a horse; the cover bears the image of a horse; its pages are filled with talk of equine photos, sculptures, and statuettes; and the key metaphor of the narrative is grounded in a horse story. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Now, Asia’s financial environment bears some striking similarities to the period immediately before the crisis, according to HSBC’s chief economist Frederick Neumann. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel and chairman of the humanitarian organization that bears his father’s name, also joined the call to reconsider the honor. — Amber Garrett, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 The other 22 permits will go to landowners of large private properties where bears roam. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 For the past 21 years, vocalist Hugo Valenti – who bears an odd resemblance to Steve Perry and has a similar singing voice – has fronted Journey tribute acts, beginning with Voyage, and now Hugo – The Ultimate Journey Tribute. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 For his part, Breen says that both dates are false and that the yearbook picture (which bears a striking resemblance to him) is a different person. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 That fleet now includes a new 300-megapixel infrared space observatory that bears her name. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 The deeper problem with utility ownership is who bears the losses when things go wrong. — Joshua MacEy, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

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Florida set the kill quota at 172 bears in 2025, but hunters bagged just 52, as many who won a permit didn’t use it. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Tyler Christensen, who recorded a video of the bears stuck inside the tank, described the animals. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Footage captured by Tyler Christensen shows the bears inside the tank. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Rescues helped a family of bears escape a water tank in La Verne in Southern California, firefighters said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears. — Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026 This isn’t like, say, opening a cabinet or swiping a bag of gummy bears from a table. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Elk and deer are spotted around the lodge, while moose, bears, wolves, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep are out in the surrounding area. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer Travis Sauder told The Colorado Springs Gazette that bears are more than capable of getting themselves into vehicles — getting back out can be the problem. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears

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The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
The Dune star has five older half siblings from her father’s previous relationship.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of has

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Woods has been in the top spot on the earnings list for 26 years, since February 2000, and stands at $120,199,166.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Sosa connected just two batters after Wade Meckler reached deep into the right field stands to rob Bryson Stott of a three-run homer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

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Where the conversation heads into overtime is discussing the actual work that goes into styling sports gods — whether from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL or MLS.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
In a last-ditch effort, Danny revealed Chad’s true identity to Tricia, who heads the Catfish boosters, and asked for her help keeping Russ’ secret safe.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of heads

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Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Brooks ran for 106 yards on 27 carries last season while contributing primarily on special teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of carries

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Two more advisers, each of whom holds the president’s trust, are also leaving the White House within weeks.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Even if El Niño’s temperature swings stayed exactly the same magnitude, its floods and droughts would still get worse in a warmer world because the hotter atmosphere holds more water vapor.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of holds

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That distinction could prove useful wherever controlling the chemistry of copper surfaces matters, from developing more selective catalysts to predicting how copper behaves in demanding long-term environments.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
What remains particularly valuable is the integration of code, visual standards, accessibility, content and interaction into a coherent model of how an organization behaves.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of behaves

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And just a few miles away, the popular Mount Washington Cog Railway hauls visitors to the summit of the property’s namesake, and the highest peak in the Northeast at nearly 6,300 feet.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The gang hauls the contraption to the front curb and pours their non-alcoholic beers into it.

— Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026