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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
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Bores’s campaign bears some lessons for future candidates looking to get into the AI policy fight.
—Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
The case has already been reviewed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, part of the Organization of American States, which concluded that the Venezuelan government bears international responsibility for the violations.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
But the overall weakness bears watching.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The shadow of #MeToo The current moment bears similarities to the upheaval Congress experienced during the #MeToo movement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
Patel showed off the bourbon that bears his name.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The design of Eugenie’s ring bears a notable resemblance to her mother’s.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
As the years pass, the distinguished plant bears witness to the private lives of those who seek shade under its boundless branches.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Authorities at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which spans parts of North Carolina and Tennessee, also reported a spike in encounters between aggressive bears and humans in April.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Grizzly bears, which can kill and eat large prey like elk and moose, often weigh twice as much as black bears, have larger claws and are considerably more aggressive.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
But poor harvests in 2025 pushed bears to seek food elsewhere, including in towns and villages.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
Dončić’s recovery from his left hamstring strain bears monitoring.
—John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Those rules help diminish conflicts and the need to kill nuisance bears.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Verb
Verbenas Easy-to-grow verbena bears showy clusters of red, pink, purple, or white tubular flowers.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Bores’s campaign bears some lessons for future candidates looking to get into the AI policy fight.
—Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
The case has already been reviewed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, part of the Organization of American States, which concluded that the Venezuelan government bears international responsibility for the violations.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
But the overall weakness bears watching.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 11 May 2026
The shadow of #MeToo The current moment bears similarities to the upheaval Congress experienced during the #MeToo movement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 May 2026
Patel showed off the bourbon that bears his name.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
The design of Eugenie’s ring bears a notable resemblance to her mother’s.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
As the years pass, the distinguished plant bears witness to the private lives of those who seek shade under its boundless branches.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Noun
Zora’s shop is part of an association of 12 manufacturers who make the bears.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Authorities at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which spans parts of North Carolina and Tennessee, also reported a spike in encounters between aggressive bears and humans in April.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Grizzly bears, which can kill and eat large prey like elk and moose, often weigh twice as much as black bears, have larger claws and are considerably more aggressive.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
But poor harvests in 2025 pushed bears to seek food elsewhere, including in towns and villages.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
Remove insect nests from walls and rodent-proof outbuildings — bears naturally seek insect larvae such as ants, yellow jackets, wasps, or various seeds and nuts stashed by rodents.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 8 May 2026
Dončić’s recovery from his left hamstring strain bears monitoring.
—John Riker, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Those rules help diminish conflicts and the need to kill nuisance bears.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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As companies compete for available land on earth and face criticism from neighbors who don’t want to live near data centers, orbiting tech stands to benefit from the absence of neighbors, endless solar power, and cold temperatures that GPUs need.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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According to an update from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), spotted by MotorTrend, the issue pertains to the vehicle's brake rotors—the circular metal discs that spin with your car's wheels—not the wheels themselves.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2026
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According to the document, the recall pertains to 144,049 models built between September 2022 and February 2026.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Now the series heads back to Texas tied 2-2, but the Spurs remain strong favorites to advance.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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And downtown on Michigan Avenue, Water Tower Place, once the anchor of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, carries its own laundry list of troubles after years of financial losses and the closure of several major tenants.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In Colorado, with its extreme weather swings, aging homes, and rising insurance landscape, that advice carries extra weight.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Red Square is where Russia holds its traditional military parade to celebrate Victory Day, one of the biggest holidays of the year.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Continue reading … BALLOT TALK — Rubio's viral White House briefing clip fuels 2028 buzz as Vance holds frontrunner spot.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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To understand why Ganymede still behaves like a magnetically active world, researchers built computer models that recreated the moon’s thermal history from its earliest days to the present.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The result is a condition that behaves less like an isolated skin issue and more like a chronic disease that requires long-term management.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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According to the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, the Thunderbirds cost taxpayers about $35 million a year in salaries, aircraft, fuel, rehearsals and the C-17 cargo plane that hauls 50-plus support crew and spare parts to every stop on the tour.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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While the men are creeping around separately, Jerry is apprehended by a hotel employee, Fergal (Michael Patric), who hauls him off to the police station.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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