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bears up

verb

present tense third-person singular of bear up
as in encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

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Recent Examples of bears up This annual migration has made nearby Churchill, Manitoba, an ideal destination for thousands of tourists each year who want to witness these bears up close. — Gloria Dickie, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2021
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  1. encourages
  2. inspires
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  • The resolution also encourages teaching about the trade-offs that arise from depicting a spherical planet on a flat map.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Her state requires such instruction in public high schools and encourages age-appropriate instruction earlier.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • Social media inspires the flight, the flight fuels the haul and the haul sends the next person spiraling through browser tabs.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspires

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“Bears up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears%20up. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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