BEARS Synonyms: 418 Similar and Opposite Words

bears 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bear

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 packs

to wear or have on one's person the right to bear arms

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as in leads

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the path will bear north after that marked tree

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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 contains

to have within gold-bearing ore

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as in is

to occupy a place or location a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast

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as in yields

to produce as revenue an interest-bearing savings account

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bears

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noun

plural of bear

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

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Kherson bears deep scars of war, with plywood covering windows and shattered glass everywhere. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Scottie’s punishing, smothering treatment of Judy, who bears much more than a passing resemblance to Madeleine, borders on truly terrifying to many women watching the film. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Harding bears the endorsement of Riffle, who did not seek reelection. — Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 The candidate calls himself a Republican on his campaign’s website, which bears marked similarities to the senator’s branding. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026 Klein had one preferred style, and now it’s been updated and bears her name. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 For many people, however, the presentation instead bears an uncanny and unfortunate resemblance to imagery used in Nazi-era Germany. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 MacIntosh also points out that the fecal avoidance experiment bears little connection to how the initial outbreak spread, through bodily fluids transmitted through scratches or bites. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 But the candidates disagree over who bears responsibility for the economic damage, and who could better do something about it. — Megan Cassella, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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But its bears are pointing to roughly $80 billion in half-year net losses, hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of compute commitments and more than 90 pages of risk factors. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Clients pay him good money to hunt bears, the landlord argues. — John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Airbnb said exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, such as requiring guests to put trash in animal-proof containers in areas with bears. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Pick from gummy bears, brownie chunks, M&M’s, marshmallows, and more. — Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 And Winnie-the-Pooh continues to sit, in a thoughtful sort of way, which is what very old bears in very nice glass cases mostly do. — Steve Hendrix The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026 Now place the wax on steep hills above a river lined with log homes, tourist shops selling wooden bears and an iconic racetrack. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 His high-fashion clowns, bears and other quirks always deliver. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 Then on Wednesday morning, Luna reunited with her owners thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, capping a survival tale that required avoiding bears and coyotes while locating enough sustenance and shelter. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears

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Constant calls demanding others pay for every social cause regardless of cost has its limits.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Both approaches require costly infrastructure, but while exports could quickly fill government coffers, using gas to fuel industrialization has the potential to deliver a larger long-term payoff.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of has

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What to do nearby Numbered lifeguard stands serve as landmarks on Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, and at the southern end of Copacabana, the Fairmont puts you close to Posto 6.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
If built, the tower would top Fort Lauderdale’s current tallest building 100 Las Olas, which stands 499 feet and 10 inches high.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

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While that news pertains to an individual’s potential tax bill, Meta’s quarterly report shows just how low the company’s tax bill might be.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit pertains to eight items, including the Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte, Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte, Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha and Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha, as well as the iced versions of those drinks.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pertains

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But once more Hermansen opted for a difficult long ball, which winger Kuryu Matsuki heads away.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Writer and chef Joseph Ogilvy heads to the intertidal zone in search of the umami-rich delicacy that's mowing down California's kelp forests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of heads

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After a quiet day otherwise, Riley exploded for 33- and 72-yard rushing touchdowns to finish as the game’s leading rusher with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Snoring can be a signal of undiagnosed sleep apnea, which carries cardiovascular risk.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of carries

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There is a build up of dust on the chain that holds the cup dispenser suspended above the ice cream station.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
One other consideration was the Dream’s primary home, Gateway Center Arena in College Park, which holds about 3,500.

— Rod Beard, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of holds

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These experiments helped researchers investigate how the underlying concept behaves in microgravity.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Hormonal shifts in your 40s, 50s and 60s can change how hair behaves, and a cut that worked for years may suddenly fall flat by lunchtime.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of behaves

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The industry, which hauls 70% of all freight in America, has taken the biggest hit after the war with Iran sent fuel prices soaring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Nevertheless, 2022’s Scream, revs the engine of the Scream 4, then hauls it in overdrive when more murderous mayhem storms through Woodsboro.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026