Synonyms of bear
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as in to stand
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as in to relate
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as in to head
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as in to carry
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as in to behave
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as in to haul
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as in to assume
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as in to pack
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as in to lead
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as in to need
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as in to contain
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as in to be
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as in to yield
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as in to weigh (on or upon)
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as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in to need
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear
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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?
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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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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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Recent Examples of bear
Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The artist, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz in 1947.
—Ivonne Valdés, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Carpenter joked she hadn't been born at that point — neither were her parents.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The artist, whose real name was Francisca Viveros Barradas, was born in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz in 1947.
—Ivonne Valdés, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Rest assured, Hepburn’s legacy isn’t lost: A plaque out front bears the name of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear
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The parasites' arrival in the central nervous system is often marked by a headache.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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There’s the obligatory seafood tower ($115), which depending on the season might include shucked oysters, spiny lobster, Santa Barbara uni and succulent chunks of Dungeness crab.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Cancers, symbolized by the crab, are notorious for being nurturing, protective, and moody.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mop Head For socks that are extra long and stretchy, pulling them over the head of a sweep broom, like a Swiffer, is an easy way to get the job done.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the efficiency is on par with some manual transmissions, while offering the ability to smoothly adjust gear ratios from zero all the way up to overdrive, whether the wheels and/or crank are turning or not.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Dec. 2024
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The lack of the previous GT350’s flat-plane crank may leave some fans disappointed, but an additional 284 horsepower should more than make up for the difference.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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With its struggling economy, Egypt is drowning under the burden of millions of jobless Sudanese and Libyan refugees, along with 100,000 Gazans.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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These accommodations empower expecting employees to prioritize their own health and attend crucial prenatal appointments without the burden of extended absences or significant disruptions to their workflow.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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