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as in has
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in stands
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 pertains
to have a relation or connection
I just found another fact that bears on this issue
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as in heads
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 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 holds
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in behaves
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 hauls
to support and take from one place to another
the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies
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as in shoulders
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in requires
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 headaches
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear
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as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person
you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?
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Recent Examples of bears
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
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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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Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The return to New York carries meaning for Rhule’s family.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 6-5, 235-pound former high school quarterback from Kingwood (Texas) High School leads all freshmen tight ends with 31 catches for 283 yards and three touchdowns.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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China leads all countries in EV sales.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Successfully moving through these stages of AI growth requires a cross-enterprise collaborative effort, as the technology can recast and accelerate many parts of the enterprise.Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Lively’s lawsuit contains several serious allegations against Justin Baldoni.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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This time around, any headaches for Denmark could be longer-lasting.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fewer than a third of the 323 Jubilee projects have been finished or will wrap up by next month, meaning the traffic headaches and eyesores will continue well into 2025 and even 2026.Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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When this occurs, the body uses fats for energy and produces ketones.Heidi Cope, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to Michigan Grown, a coalition of farmers and agribusinesses in the state, Michigan produces 68 million pounds of fresh cucumbers, totaling $15 million in sales in 2016.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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The heart-warming tale got the sequel treatment in 2008 and endures as a girlhood classic.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
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The audience endures horror after horror, including jump scares (something Eggers previously declined to embrace).Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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 30 Dec. 2024.
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