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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne (down)
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When the surface of the skin is touched, compressed, or struck, these sensors convert mechanical force into electrical signals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026 -
When investors have less confidence in future growth, the P/E will get compressed.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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If an apology is due, offer it before being pressured — that’s the best way to release the weight of the past.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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During the Games, a French judge was pressured to inflate the scores for a Russian pairs team.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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The flowers depressed her, especially those already wilting.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chung Hyeon, the 2018 Australian Open semifinalist who saw Achilles and back injuries derail his career, and Kwon Soon-woo, whose ranking has been depressed by military service that prohibits his playing outside South Korea, stunning Argentina.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Borne (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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