Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears (down)
Verb
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Dabrowski said the Chicago Teachers Union pressures the Illinois General Assembly to keep failing schools open.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Jan. 2026 -
The 6-3 lefthanded guard consistently pressures the defense by attacking the rim, shooting the three with deep range, and making high-level reads offensively.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Video inflates thought; reading compresses it.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This vapor layer unexpectedly acts as a cushion, ensuring the shockwave compresses the water symmetrically.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Bears (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears%20%28down%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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