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as in had
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
In 1985, the Institute took over the management of the former Utah/US Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival was born.
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The babies were born at the Exotic Zoo of Telford, about 30 miles northwest of Birmingham, or about two hours from London by train.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of the protesters identify as part of the Gen Z population, which is generally defined as those born between 1997 and 2012.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
On view through October 18, the exhibition subverts traditional notions of perception, born from Calle’s bold takeover of the museum.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The babies were born at the Exotic Zoo of Telford, about 30 miles northwest of Birmingham, or about two hours from London by train.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of the protesters identify as part of the Gen Z population, which is generally defined as those born between 1997 and 2012.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
On view through October 18, the exhibition subverts traditional notions of perception, born from Calle’s bold takeover of the museum.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Witherspoon stood on a trail next to a bike, wearing a pair of army green hiking pants without a wrinkle in sight.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Asthma is not always classified strictly as an allergic disease, but many cases are allergy related, and such cases are becoming more common worldwide.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blood related or not, Eid wants his workers to all feel like family.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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But on just the third play of the fourth quarter, veteran tight end Zach Ertz turned a short pass in the flat into a 20-yard TD.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas defensive end Phillip Lee turned a question about the challenges Ole Miss presents into a reflection on what the Razorbacks are doing.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only three currently represent districts Harris carried last year.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The guardrail to this application is ensuring the rules, framework and sourcing are continually validated, and that assumptions are not allowed to be carried versus validated continually.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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The case docket has heated up this year due to the mess surrounding former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who was fired earlier this year due primarily to unprofessional behavior in the Karen Read murder case — a charge a jury acquitted her of in a trial earlier this year.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the trial in September 2023, Paxton was acquitted and resumed his duties as attorney general.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Canales was brought here to bring a creative offense to town.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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