bear (with)

verb

Definition of bear (with)next
as in to stand

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear (with)
  1. stand
  2. tolerate
  3. suffer
  4. endure
  5. abide
  6. adopt
  7. espouse
  8. embrace
Verb
  • The Rangers stand at 18-20-2 and one point out of last place in the Metropolitan Division.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The eight-foot-tall likeness of the famous author will stand at the garden of Seamen’s Bethel.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of stand
Verb
  • France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.
    Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of tolerate
Verb
  • Prosecutors estimate that 140 officers suffered injuries that day.
    Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to suffering a series of career-altering foot injuries, Cartwright was an All-Star with the New York Knicks and seemed prime for a prolific career as a scorer.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of suffer
Verb
  • Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups.
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Like most great aging athletes, there is some wear and tear on his 6-4, 215 pound frame; which has endured parts of 12 years at the major league level.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of endure
Verb
  • What happens to the victims is swept under the rug, but the number of traumatized, law abiding citizens paying a dear price now under that rug is becoming a ponderous digit.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Depending on how the court rules, social media companies could face significant challenges in abiding by the law.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of abide
Verb
  • Finally, after the 59th ballot, the House adopted a resolution declaring that a speaker could be elected by a plurality.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Companies that adopt a strategic and proactive approach will be more likely to thrive despite future uncertainties.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of adopt
Verb
  • Other religions espouse similar concepts, such as karma in Hinduism, tzedakah in Judaism, or sadaqah in Islam.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The workshops would instill in executives and others at Seven & i the philosophy espoused by Mr. Drucker — that the purpose of a company is to serve its customers, not to maximize profits for shareholders.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of espouse
Verb
  • For educators, the challenge is clear: to embrace AI as a partner in learning, to foster the skills and values that will guide students through uncharted waters, and to ensure that the benefits of this transformative technology are shared by all.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Benzino is embracing his upcoming role as a grandfather, despite a tumultuous relationship with his daughter, Coi Leray.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of embrace
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