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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Korby’s been following a lead inspired by a phrase spoken to Marie by the Vezda, one that’s taken him to the faraway planet of Skygowan, whose largest city bears a similar name to that phrase.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Her influence is so strong, the street now bears her name.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The film also bears too close a resemblance to Östlund’s work, to The Menu, to the recent dud Opus.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Each item in the collection bears the name of a woman who has personally influenced Wood, creating a direct link between the designs and her own life experiences.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to rearing Arundhati and her older brother alone, in defiance of both family and society, Mary founded an enduring educational establishment and was so persistent an activist that a landmark legal ruling bears her name.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to time and ungentle childhood handling, my cassette collection has dwindled to a single tape that bears his voice.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Hyperphagic bears travel great distances and can spend up to 20 hours per day hunting for food, according to the NCWRC.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
After hearing gunshots ring out in the middle of the night, residents soon feared two bears had been poached as speculations swirled, California wildlife officials say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Friends and family have gifted them portraits, memorial bears and other tokens that help keep his presence near.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament is held as hibernating bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
To remedy this loss, the Black Bear Restoration Program, operating from 1958 to 1968, transported a few hundred bears from Minnesota and Manitoba to the Ozarks.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
According to ancient texts, bears from the Balkans, North Africa, Caledonia and Lucania were also transported to Rome to participate in games at the Colosseum.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The most prominent features of the Cygnus cargo freighter are its circular, fan-like solar arrays and an aluminum cylinder called the pressurized cargo module that bears some resemblance to a keg of beer.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Korby’s been following a lead inspired by a phrase spoken to Marie by the Vezda, one that’s taken him to the faraway planet of Skygowan, whose largest city bears a similar name to that phrase.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Her influence is so strong, the street now bears her name.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The film also bears too close a resemblance to Östlund’s work, to The Menu, to the recent dud Opus.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Each item in the collection bears the name of a woman who has personally influenced Wood, creating a direct link between the designs and her own life experiences.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to rearing Arundhati and her older brother alone, in defiance of both family and society, Mary founded an enduring educational establishment and was so persistent an activist that a landmark legal ruling bears her name.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Due to time and ungentle childhood handling, my cassette collection has dwindled to a single tape that bears his voice.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Expect scenic views of the park’s signature Cathedral Group, plus the chance to glimpse wildlife on land, such as bears and deer.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Hyperphagic bears travel great distances and can spend up to 20 hours per day hunting for food, according to the NCWRC.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025
After hearing gunshots ring out in the middle of the night, residents soon feared two bears had been poached as speculations swirled, California wildlife officials say.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Friends and family have gifted them portraits, memorial bears and other tokens that help keep his presence near.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament is held as hibernating bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
To remedy this loss, the Black Bear Restoration Program, operating from 1958 to 1968, transported a few hundred bears from Minnesota and Manitoba to the Ozarks.
—Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
According to ancient texts, bears from the Balkans, North Africa, Caledonia and Lucania were also transported to Rome to participate in games at the Colosseum.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pulte said the new referral pertains to her mortgage for a condo in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Sean Conlon,Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Astronauts fill it with trash before departure from the ISS, and then the spacecraft heads for a destructive reentry over the remote Pacific Ocean.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Freddy Peralta heads a group that includes Quinn Priester, Brandon Woodruff, rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and left-hander Jose Quintana.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities identified Tyler Robinson as Charlie Kirk‘s alleged assassin and charged him with murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Repole’s cautionary advice carries significant weight given his impressive business track record.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unrivaled, the women’s 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, holds less than 900 fans at the league’s Wayfair Arena home near Miami.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The discovery of relativity and quantum physics has demonstrated that nature at high speeds and small distances behaves in ways very foreign to our sensory perceptions.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the wavelength of light is smaller than the size of the dust particle, the dust behaves like a good absorber.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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