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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 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 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
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Each item in the collection bears the name of a woman who has personally influenced Wood, creating a direct link between the designs and her own life experiences.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to rearing Arundhati and her older brother alone, in defiance of both family and society, Mary founded an enduring educational establishment and was so persistent an activist that a landmark legal ruling bears her name.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to time and ungentle childhood handling, my cassette collection has dwindled to a single tape that bears his voice.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In some odd way, The Voice of Hind Rajab bears some surface similarities to another explosive picture at this festival, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, the YJ-20 bears external similarities to a ballistic missile, with a design reminiscent of a weapon previously seen launched from a Type 055 destroyer in 2022, sometimes referred to as the YJ-21.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The video, which bears a watermark suggesting it was livestreamed on the video platform Kick, showed Jackson straddling Smith before repeatedly punching him in the face and the side of his head, even when Smith was lying motionless.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Most whiskey distillers make a beer specifically for distillation that bears little resemblance to the cold, refreshing beverage millions of people enjoy every day—beer made for whiskey is beer in name only.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The number of Apple bears just got smaller.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
To remedy this loss, the Black Bear Restoration Program, operating from 1958 to 1968, transported a few hundred bears from Minnesota and Manitoba to the Ozarks.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
According to ancient texts, bears from the Balkans, North Africa, Caledonia and Lucania were also transported to Rome to participate in games at the Colosseum.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Set up a campsite away from places where bears might forage for food, such as creeks, rivers and other bodies of water.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adults buy bears for weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The film also bears too close a resemblance to Östlund’s work, to The Menu, to the recent dud Opus.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Each item in the collection bears the name of a woman who has personally influenced Wood, creating a direct link between the designs and her own life experiences.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to rearing Arundhati and her older brother alone, in defiance of both family and society, Mary founded an enduring educational establishment and was so persistent an activist that a landmark legal ruling bears her name.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to time and ungentle childhood handling, my cassette collection has dwindled to a single tape that bears his voice.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
In some odd way, The Voice of Hind Rajab bears some surface similarities to another explosive picture at this festival, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
In contrast, the YJ-20 bears external similarities to a ballistic missile, with a design reminiscent of a weapon previously seen launched from a Type 055 destroyer in 2022, sometimes referred to as the YJ-21.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The video, which bears a watermark suggesting it was livestreamed on the video platform Kick, showed Jackson straddling Smith before repeatedly punching him in the face and the side of his head, even when Smith was lying motionless.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Most whiskey distillers make a beer specifically for distillation that bears little resemblance to the cold, refreshing beverage millions of people enjoy every day—beer made for whiskey is beer in name only.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
The single-elimination tournament is held as hibernating bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The number of Apple bears just got smaller.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
To remedy this loss, the Black Bear Restoration Program, operating from 1958 to 1968, transported a few hundred bears from Minnesota and Manitoba to the Ozarks.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
According to ancient texts, bears from the Balkans, North Africa, Caledonia and Lucania were also transported to Rome to participate in games at the Colosseum.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Set up a campsite away from places where bears might forage for food, such as creeks, rivers and other bodies of water.
—AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adults buy bears for weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
Verb
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pulte said the new referral pertains to her mortgage for a condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Sean Conlon,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The legislation now heads to the Senate.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, at the atomic scale, gold behaves in ways that are far more valuable to science than to fashion.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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In dog stories, a dog gives unbounded love and is the best possible friend and behaves heroically—and then the dog dies.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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