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also born
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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
Bovino was born in San Bernardino County, California, in 1970 and raised in North Carolina.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
For example, Kwame Ture was a prominent political activist and organizer in the civil rights movement who was born in Trinidad and raised in the United States.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Espinoza Martinez, who was born in Mexico, has lived in the United States for decades and does not have legal permission to remain in the country, according to federal authorities.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old was born in the United States and WCCO found no evidence of a criminal record.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
For example, Kwame Ture was a prominent political activist and organizer in the civil rights movement who was born in Trinidad and raised in the United States.
—Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 28 Jan. 2026
Espinoza Martinez, who was born in Mexico, has lived in the United States for decades and does not have legal permission to remain in the country, according to federal authorities.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The 23-year-old was born in the United States and WCCO found no evidence of a criminal record.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne
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The first lady was also an executive producer on the project, which was produced by Muse Films, a production company the first lady launched late last year.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our show is produced by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and Josh Billinson of Semafor Media.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Punsalan, sliding across the ice, wrecked, while Swallow stood triumphant.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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China’s military leadership stood before the nation in March 2023, an image of unity behind Xi Jinping.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Dave Kaptain said the city of Elgin, which is also awaiting word from the Army Corps on if a second study will be done, has not heard anything about a hold on the study or anything else related the dam removal proposal.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The civil case notwithstanding, the Justice Department lodged new criminal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick and Edwin Cherfilus, who is named as a defendant in the main theft conspiracy count and related money-laundering counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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For everyone other than the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the page had been turned along with the calendar.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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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He was acquitted by a jury of seven other counts and the jury deadlocked on the remaining of a total 21 felony counts.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jurors acquitted him of abusing two other patients and deadlocked on charges involving four more patients.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Starmer has brought a delegation of nearly 60 British business executives and organization leaders on this trip.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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