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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
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The wreath’s poppies are mounted on an arrangement of black leaves, following tradition for the sovereign, and its ribbon bears the King’s racing colors of scarlet, purple and gold.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Until the Massachusetts court issues its next order or the Rhode Island appeal is resolved, state agencies are continuing to prepare both partial and full payment scenarios, seeking clarity on who bears the risk if the numbers go wrong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
She’s been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, and the women’s Federation Cup now bears her name.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The park bears a striking resemblance to the town square in Gilmore Girls, replete with a beautiful gazebo perfect for people watching.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
One 12th-century coin bears an inscription referencing King Knut Eriksson, while another coin from the island of Gotland depicts a church.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
In interviews with several analysts, bulls and bears agreed that CoreWeave’s fundamentals, as reflected in its filings, don’t currently add up.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown bears, mostly seen in Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido island, more than doubled in number in 30 years, according to government estimates – reaching 12,000 today.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Climate change threatens the bears’ natural habitat on the Arctic sea ice, forcing them to spend more time on land and around humans.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Here are a bunch of questions about politics and one about bears.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, the actual plot of Daisy Jones & the Six bears only a passing resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac story.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Japan is home to two main types of bears, the Asiatic black bear and the Hokkaido brown bear.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
During the merch store challenge, for example, human commenters convinced the AIs that Japanese bears were trending.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Wind primarily travels west-to-east over Lake Michigan, meaning the Michigan shoreline usually bears the brunt of lake-effect snow.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The wreath’s poppies are mounted on an arrangement of black leaves, following tradition for the sovereign, and its ribbon bears the King’s racing colors of scarlet, purple and gold.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The invoice, which bears the signature and company seal of al Jamal, shows that his firm, Al Jamal International, had offices in Syria and Russia, and cites a brief meeting that included Oleg Gordeev, who later became president of Russneft.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Until the Massachusetts court issues its next order or the Rhode Island appeal is resolved, state agencies are continuing to prepare both partial and full payment scenarios, seeking clarity on who bears the risk if the numbers go wrong.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
She’s been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal, and the women’s Federation Cup now bears her name.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The park bears a striking resemblance to the town square in Gilmore Girls, replete with a beautiful gazebo perfect for people watching.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
One 12th-century coin bears an inscription referencing King Knut Eriksson, while another coin from the island of Gotland depicts a church.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
There are myriad extraordinary animal phenomena in the natural world, from the running of the salmon to the months-long hibernation of bears.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
In interviews with several analysts, bulls and bears agreed that CoreWeave’s fundamentals, as reflected in its filings, don’t currently add up.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Brown bears, mostly seen in Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido island, more than doubled in number in 30 years, according to government estimates – reaching 12,000 today.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Climate change threatens the bears’ natural habitat on the Arctic sea ice, forcing them to spend more time on land and around humans.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Here are a bunch of questions about politics and one about bears.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Of course, the actual plot of Daisy Jones & the Six bears only a passing resemblance to the Fleetwood Mac story.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Japan is home to two main types of bears, the Asiatic black bear and the Hokkaido brown bear.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
During the merch store challenge, for example, human commenters convinced the AIs that Japanese bears were trending.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
Verb
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Technology is an ever-present disruptor that has a way of commoditizing what once felt unique, driving a kind of Moore’s law-like acceleration into every corner of our daily workflows.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tie the drink’s ingredients or theme into something that pertains to the couple’s interests or history.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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The litigation pertains to government actions in many parts of the country.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Veteran Turkish director Nuri Bilde Ceylan heads the international competition jury.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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In August, the number of trucks using the route averaged between nine and 11 per day, according to Stephen Etsitty, who heads the Navajo EPA.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The store carries Stone Creek coffee and Tootsie’s Tea, an Indigenous and woman-owned company based in Milwaukee.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the store carries the Dior Icons Neo-wardrobe for men, which includes multifunctional trousers and jackets, long coats, tailoring and sportswear.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One cheerfully holds a toothbrush, her hair wrapped in a matching second towel (for me, a universal symbol of maturity and womanhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Outside of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, who both stand alone as the only squads in their division with winning records, every other divisional leader holds only a slim edge over rivals in hot pursuit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Each phase behaves like a separate landscape for ion travel with very different consequences for battery speed and durability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in the lobby, not everyone behaves well.—
Jessica Neal,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Neil Jordan’s underrated romance, Farrell plays Syracuse, a fisherman and divorced dad who one day hauls up a mysterious woman out of the water.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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