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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
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 2026
This sounds compelling but misunderstands who bears the cost and at what scale.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The broader creative picture bears that out.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
The hero of Vidal’s novel is straightforwardly based on Hearst, while the wealthy, castle-dwelling Californian in Huxley’s novel bears a more veiled, but still unmistakable, resemblance to him.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Instead of a Buffy-like television show, however, this one recreates a fictional slasher franchise called Camp Miasma, a typical homicidal-maniac-versus-horny-teens-in-the-woods series that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Friday the 13th movies.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Because the three-row SUV bears more than a passing similarity to one of its best-selling model, the Defender.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The terrifying encounter was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by hiker Mason Van Zeeland, who was exploring the Montana park with Alyssa Olsen when the pair crossed paths with the bears.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Conversely, the $160 ceiling has served the bears well.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recording equipment at the sites for several years show a parade of thousands of animals, such as elk, moose, bears and even frogs.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
In mid-May, the National Park Service issued a warning about bears at national parks ahead of the summer travel season.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Anne Lonneke/Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers reportedly immobilized the bears and took them several hours south to a better habitat.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
The island's main international airport now bears his name, too.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 2026
This sounds compelling but misunderstands who bears the cost and at what scale.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
The broader creative picture bears that out.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
The hero of Vidal’s novel is straightforwardly based on Hearst, while the wealthy, castle-dwelling Californian in Huxley’s novel bears a more veiled, but still unmistakable, resemblance to him.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Instead of a Buffy-like television show, however, this one recreates a fictional slasher franchise called Camp Miasma, a typical homicidal-maniac-versus-horny-teens-in-the-woods series that bears more than a passing resemblance to the Friday the 13th movies.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Because the three-row SUV bears more than a passing similarity to one of its best-selling model, the Defender.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 May 2026
But the reality is that study after study shows that attacking your opponent bears more political dividends than talking up your own campaign.
—May 17, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Noun
Arriving guests can be greeted by elephants at reception, before taking in tigers, bears, leopards, and hundreds of bird species on game drives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The terrifying encounter was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by hiker Mason Van Zeeland, who was exploring the Montana park with Alyssa Olsen when the pair crossed paths with the bears.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Conversely, the $160 ceiling has served the bears well.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recording equipment at the sites for several years show a parade of thousands of animals, such as elk, moose, bears and even frogs.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
In mid-May, the National Park Service issued a warning about bears at national parks ahead of the summer travel season.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Anne Lonneke/Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers reportedly immobilized the bears and took them several hours south to a better habitat.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
Verb
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to Zillow, Hartford stands atop other cities like Boston and The Big Apple for hottest housing market this year.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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House Bill 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, stands at a potential crossroads as the state legislature enters its final week in session.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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There is still so much to do, and not all of it pertains to football.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 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
Verb
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As the country heads toward a national election, the leader once celebrated as a healer is now viewed by critics as the main driver of these schisms.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Switzerland heads to a training camp in San Diego to prepare for World Cup games against Qatar, Bosnia-Herzegovina and co-host Canada.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Each pallet carries a ton of bananas.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Spain, for example, has a standard VAT rate of 21% but carries a lower rate for certain items, like 10% for sunglasses and 4% for books and magazines, according to Global Blue, a payments company that helps facilitate VAT refunds.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The market now behaves more like cloud infrastructure or semiconductors than traditional enterprise software.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Evergreen in the Deep South, orange jessamine behaves as a die-back perennial in cooler regions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Having already been booked for a foul on Brobbey, Fofana hauls down Wilson Isidor and earns his club’s eighth red card of the Premier League season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
24 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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