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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Keep your core engaged by pressing your lower back into the floor.Jakob Roze, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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This November, our governments face a historic moment to tackle a pressing global challenge.Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Having all your pieces shoved against walls disallows natural flow through the room. 05 of 10 Not Considering Your Textiles Next, think about textiles.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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In the latter video, a masked Tyler shoves his way through an antagonistic crowd.Jade Gomez, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Like other mattress-in-a-box options, the Avocado arrives compressed.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Basically, when two sleepers share a bed, the coils in the center push up while the coils on either side of the bed are compressed.Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.
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