BEARS (WITH) Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

bears (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bear (with)

as in stands

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In some ways, with the current composition of the roster, Niko stands as somewhat of a swing player.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Mac Matte Lipstick stands apart from other matte lipsticks by keeping lips comfy and resisting flaking and feathering for up to 10 hours.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

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Yet, this welcoming space endures challenges like racist harassment and break-ins.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Forced to skip college while his former high school friends MJ and Ned (a lovable Jacob Batalon) attend MIT, this Spider-Man endures the rise-and-grind routine of an anonymous gig worker.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of endures

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Despite being a fun Ant-Man sequel with enjoyable set pieces and the addition of The Pfeiffer, the film suffers from a lack of focus.

— EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
There’s little dispute that the ACA suffers from some fraud, as do most government programs.

— Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffers

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To struggle with silence is a uniquely human condition; the animal kingdom abides in it, until there is reason to sound out.

— Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Definition of abides

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To bridge it, retailers must clearly communicate their needs, embrace experimentation, and foster a culture that tolerates pilot failures.

— Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Our constitution is color-blind, and neither knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

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