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present tense third-person singular of bear
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as in carries
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time

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as in packs
to wear or have on one's person the right to bear arms

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as in leads
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the path will bear north after that marked tree

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as in is
to occupy a place or location a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast

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as in yields
to produce as revenue an interest-bearing savings account

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noun

plural of bear

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Recent Examples of bears
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Even in relationships where physical chores are divided equally, one partner often bears the mental burden of ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 The owner disputes that his store, whose future is unclear, bears blame for troubles. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025 At first glance, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new Broadway play Purpose bears a striking resemblance to Appropriate, his subversive take on the white domestic dramas the theater world loves so much. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 Of these, eight occurred in Volusia County (home to Daytona Beach), which bears the unofficial title of shark bite capital of the world. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024 This lede bears good news for better hearing. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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  • Disturbing the peace carries a maximum sentence of 90 days or a $100 fine in Louisiana.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • He was not allowed to enter a plea on the treason charge, which carries a death penalty.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
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  • New York leads 72-71 in points.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • Confronting the incoming president’s hostility thus requires not only engaging him directly but also finding ways to manage his supporters.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Florida requires teaching Black history.
    South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • But the problem, experts say, is that sewage today contains a host of chemicals, including PFAS, generated by businesses, factories and homes.
    Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Products, like Latisse—which contains an ingredient called Prostaglandin—were specially formulated to help lashes grow long.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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  • Strap mounts are particularly infamous for causing users headaches when trying to remove phones.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • The company also produces and tours a range of shows throughout Spain.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Studio Lambert produces the series for BBC in co-production with Tubi and ZDFneo.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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  • Although spot freight rates continue to tumble as more global ocean freight capacity enters the market, congestion in the largest ports in Asia and Northern Europe still endures.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Corn is not only a staple food, but also a precious element in pre-Columbian rites that endures today.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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  • This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024

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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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