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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
I just found another fact that bears on this issue
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as in turned
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in carried
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time
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as in held
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in acquitted
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in brought
to support and take from one place to another
the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in required
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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Recent Examples of borne
Parker and Broderick also share twins Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell, born in 2009.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Slatton argues that Diaz Morales was born at a hospital in Laurel, Maryland.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The total project cost, with the other half borne by Boston Unity Soccer Partners — a for-profit group of investors that owns Boston Legacy, a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team — currently stands at about $200 million.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Gregory was born prematurely and lived just three days due to an underdeveloped heart.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Slatton argues that Diaz Morales was born at a hospital in Laurel, Maryland.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The total project cost, with the other half borne by Boston Unity Soccer Partners — a for-profit group of investors that owns Boston Legacy, a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team — currently stands at about $200 million.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Gregory was born prematurely and lived just three days due to an underdeveloped heart.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne
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In 1998, Forté released his debut solo album Poly Sci, which was produced by Jean.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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McMillan has produced 154 more yards and the same amount of touchdowns (7) in roughly half the time that Legette has played over the past two years.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Team Russia and Kamila Valieva, who was 15 at the time, stood above them with their gold medals.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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His tragic death took away valuable time with his grandchildren, but what John stood for will stand for generations to come.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Early evidence from the CDC analysis, which has not been made public, suggests the outbreaks are not related, according to two sources who have seen the data.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to their joint Instagram post, Kebe introduced Michael to the genre, and he's become an expert in everything Bravo-related.—
Emily J. Shiffer,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bryant turned the ball over 17 times and allowed Jonesboro (13-7, 1-1) to score repeatedly in transition.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Owens turned herself into Long Beach police Wednesday, and she was booked on $200,000 bail.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Middleton first carried the Small Hudson bag from DeMellier in a rich mocha brown while attending Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Estate.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Her seat was initially filed by the appointment of Melinda De La Vega in 2024 as an interim council member, but in the November 2025 elections De La Vega instead ran for a different seat under the expectation that Pacheco might be acquitted.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Manly-Williams was a star witness against ex-Antioch K9 officer Morteza Amiri, who was convicted of siccing his dog on a man without cause, but acquitted of conspiracy and civil rights charges.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Playing Queen Charlotte brought her presence back to film following the height of her television fame with Prime Suspect.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now, Letts has brought Coon back to Broadway with the Main Stem debut of his 1996 play Bug, a skin-crawling portrayal of people on the fringes.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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