BEAR (DOWN ON) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

bear (down on) 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bear (down on) next

as in to weigh (on or upon)

to push steadily against with some force you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly

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bear down on

2 of 2

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as in highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on Our manager bore down on the need to meet upcoming deadlines.

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High-Impact Initiatives For Talent Pools With Advanced Technologies Beyond identifying talent, understanding how AI and automation are altering talent management is equally pressing.

Thushera Kawdawatta, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The cost of airline tickets in the U.S. is expected to continue to increase in 2025 as budget airlines stumble and the industry’s major carriers press ahead with strategies focused around pricier, premium ticket options.

Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Bear (down on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear%20%28down%20on%29. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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