BORNE UP Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

borne up

verb

variants also born up

past participle of bear up

as in encouraged

to fill with courage or strength of purpose repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

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Recent Examples of borne up Scientists at the Beckman Institute have been tracking levels of plastic-softening phthalates in the blood of children since before they were born up until age 11. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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Despite their harmless appearance, these exercises encouraged behaviors associated with manipulation and resistance to oversight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
The report detailed the ways in which the app’s user design and promotions encouraged more betting — even after the reporter opted into responsible gaming tools designed to slow users down.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraged

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The home’s pointed arches, organic geometries, and natural materials were inspired by the earth and the sea.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Her videos showing off her collection of unusual footwear — ranging from ’90s-era Vivienne Westwood animal paw boots to Marni loafers with hoop piercings — inspired others to do the same or find some freaky shoes of their own.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspired

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Some 5,300 were asked to track awareness, favorability and brand associations with Kansas City, and the results reinforced to KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer the region’s ability to outperform expectations.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
The international messaging has been reinforced by communist organizations that make no secret of their revolutionary objectives, using the dockworkers' campaign to advance a broader political struggle against capitalism.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of reinforced

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This distinction matters because Americans often think of law as something established and enforced by the state.

— Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026
But those laws must be enforced consistently along with our obligations to protect people from persecution or torture, including when removal to a third country could expose them to such harm or lead to their forcible return to Nicaragua.

— Lynn Northcutt Vega, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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