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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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The owner disputes that his store, whose future is unclear, bears blame for troubles.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
At first glance, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new Broadway play Purpose bears a striking resemblance to Appropriate, his subversive take on the white domestic dramas the theater world loves so much.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Of these, eight occurred in Volusia County (home to Daytona Beach), which bears the unofficial title of shark bite capital of the world.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
This lede bears good news for better hearing.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Even in relationships where physical chores are divided equally, one partner often bears the mental burden of ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The owner disputes that his store, whose future is unclear, bears blame for troubles.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
At first glance, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new Broadway play Purpose bears a striking resemblance to Appropriate, his subversive take on the white domestic dramas the theater world loves so much.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Of these, eight occurred in Volusia County (home to Daytona Beach), which bears the unofficial title of shark bite capital of the world.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
This lede bears good news for better hearing.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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New York leads 72-71 in points.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Florida requires teaching Black history.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.—
Hiroko Tabuchi,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2024
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Strap mounts are particularly infamous for causing users headaches when trying to remove phones.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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Although spot freight rates continue to tumble as more global ocean freight capacity enters the market, congestion in the largest ports in Asia and Northern Europe still endures.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
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Corn is not only a staple food, but also a precious element in pre-Columbian rites that endures today.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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