bore (down)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bore (down)
Verb
  • That momentum can be useful, especially when the problem space is complex and the timeline is compressed.
    Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • Valuations have compressed by about sixfold from the 2021 peak of 50 times future revenues, meaning that a company with the same revenue is worth about 85% less in today's market than five years ago, Falvey told CNBC.
    Hugh Son, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Unlike China, where fierce competition from lower-cost players like Luckin Coffee has pressured Starbucks ′ business, Japan has been a pretty good market for the company.
    Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 June 2026
  • The Spurs have pressured Brunson, chased him, crowded him and forced him into difficult looks.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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