borne

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Definition of bornenext
past participle of bear
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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 packed
to wear or have on one's person the right to bear arms

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as in led
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the path will bear north after that marked tree

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as in been
to occupy a place or location a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast

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as in paid
to produce as revenue an interest-bearing savings account

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Recent Examples of borne That kind of pride stays with most Dominicans, no matter where in the world we are born. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 The first is Prairie-style architecture, which was inspired by the flatlands of the American Midwest, where Wright was born and raised. Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 His show is the place to find out that Jennifer Lopez thinks real New Yorkers must be born in the city or that Olivia Wilde believes good singers shouldn’t do karaoke—and whether or not the 40-year-old Egyptian American host agrees or disagrees. Leslie Horn Peterson, Time, 14 July 2026 The all-new Tokyo Design Studio Niobium Concept 1 (TDS MSNB1) was born from that same style of category-decimating experimentation back in the days of isolation and face masks. New Atlas, 14 July 2026 The Koosha brothers were born in Iran and left the country in 2009. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Georgette Caroline Mengbwa, a mother of three waiting for her youngest daughter’s third dose, said her two older children were born before the vaccine became available. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Lasser was born in New York City on April 11, 1939, to parents Sol Jay Lasser, a tax specialist, and Paula Lasser, a designer. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 And just like that — with the flick of a wrist — punk was born. Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne
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  • In addition to Bridges, artists Lydia Kitto and J Lloyd produced the album.
    Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
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  • The guy in a bar in Houston who, when the cameras found Tom Cruise in the stands watching the USA vs Paraguay, stood and applauded.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • But the inference is that the rankings implied where the quarterbacks stood entering 2026.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 July 2026
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  • The current wind shear behavior is matching up closely enough with what’s expected from El Niño that the two are likely related, according to Matthew Rosencrans, a meteorologist with NOAA.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The agency notes this is one large cluster that is epidemiologically related.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 July 2026
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  • The 40-year-old goalkeeper, who only turned professional aged 25, helped Cape Verde hold the European champions to a goalless draw with a string of fine saves.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The Inter Miami forward, who turned 39 last month, arrived in the tournament with questions over his fitness after recently recovering from a muscle strain.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
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  • Along with Nyong’o, celebrities like Meryl Streep, Katy Perry and Millie Bobby Brown have carried the brand’s clutches.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
  • Short cruises have carried a party reputation for years, as noted earlier, but the format has always been broader than its loudest examples.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 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
  • 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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  • With little other evidence, the jury acquitted the players in fewer than three hours.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter but was acquitted by a jury in 2017.
    Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
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  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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