bore (down)

Definition of bore (down)next
past tense of bear (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bore (down)
Verb
  • That compressed timeline changes the whole defensive game.
    Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Hydrogen is produced elsewhere, compressed, stored, transported, and then refuelled into the vehicle.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Over time, Cancer will begin to feel neglected, while Aquarius feels pressured to show up in a way that isn’t like them.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Lawmakers have also pressured government agencies, particularly the Department of Defense, which coordinates medical care through the Defense Health Agency, to treat the victims more expeditiously and spend the money allocated by Congress for such efforts.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
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“Bore (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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