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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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Each path carries weighty consequences.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This leads me to my next point.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That requires working with tech companies to a much closer extent than perhaps intergovernmental structures like the UN are used to.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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For every idea saved, true progress requires implementation, adjustment and perseverance.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lovingly handcrafted in small batches by a team of mostly 1st-generation Eastern Europeans, every package contains wholesome, made-from-scratch Polish classics that taste like a slice of home away from home.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The center blue stripe contains 20 smaller stars surrounding a center star, which represent Illinois as the 21st state.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sonora has strong special teams and produces turnovers on defense.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legendary develops, produces, markets, and finances major films for global audiences, while also maintaining leading television, comic book, video game, licensing, and merchandising divisions.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now, as the region endures an unprecedented level of violence, including the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the two factions are edging toward a deal.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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For some, the trauma endures for years, on planes and off.Carly Lewis, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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