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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Her aunt, a breast cancer survivor, was the first person who encouraged her to get that initial lump checked.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
Management identified improving full-price sales, particularly in North America, as a priority and said it was encouraged by the initial response to recent product launches.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

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Our work on leadership and technology in sport, including our intention to create a future book on that subject, has reinforced our interest in this question.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026
On the one hand, this shows just how strongly officers accept the principle of civilian control—a posture reinforced precisely because Hegseth has proved willing to punish even unsupported allegations of military insubordination.

— Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 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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