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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
Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
While the term is widely used, much of what is marketed as kohl bears little resemblance to its traditional counterpart.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The green and white Serve robots have headlights resembling eyes and each bears a distinctive name.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
This case bears similarities to the trials of James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose then-15-year-old son killed four students in 2021 at his high school in Oxford, Michigan.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
From its immense wealth to the stability of its institutions, the United States bears little resemblance to Haiti.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Connecticut still bears some of the highest taxes and most burdensome regulations in the nation.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
And the treatment of homosexuality in Behan’s 1958 autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy, bears clear comparison with the Search, as both authors weave stories of gay love around motifs of sound, silence, and the sea.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Big Tech bears real responsibility here.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of the big software platforms – Salesforce, now under a 15 P/E or ServiceNow, with a record-high 5% free-cash-flow yield – have a decent counter-argument to the bears.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Based on statistics from the state’s environmental protection department, the next highest reports of bears last year were in Simsbury with 671, Farmington with 522, Torrington with 521 and Avon with 517.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
In total, 52 bears were killed, less than a third of the potential number.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The starting price for these bears was $30.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In Shirahama, a resort destination tucked away on the southern coast of Japan, shops selling panda merchandise, and ramen bars serving up noodles themed on the bears, were left in limbo.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The footage bears a Nest watermark.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
While the term is widely used, much of what is marketed as kohl bears little resemblance to its traditional counterpart.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
The green and white Serve robots have headlights resembling eyes and each bears a distinctive name.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
This case bears similarities to the trials of James and Jennifer Crumbley, whose then-15-year-old son killed four students in 2021 at his high school in Oxford, Michigan.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
From its immense wealth to the stability of its institutions, the United States bears little resemblance to Haiti.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Connecticut still bears some of the highest taxes and most burdensome regulations in the nation.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
And the treatment of homosexuality in Behan’s 1958 autobiographical novel, Borstal Boy, bears clear comparison with the Search, as both authors weave stories of gay love around motifs of sound, silence, and the sea.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Big Tech bears real responsibility here.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
All but three of the bears were killed with a rifle.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Many of the big software platforms – Salesforce, now under a 15 P/E or ServiceNow, with a record-high 5% free-cash-flow yield – have a decent counter-argument to the bears.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Based on statistics from the state’s environmental protection department, the next highest reports of bears last year were in Simsbury with 671, Farmington with 522, Torrington with 521 and Avon with 517.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
In total, 52 bears were killed, less than a third of the potential number.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
The starting price for these bears was $30.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated February 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In Shirahama, a resort destination tucked away on the southern coast of Japan, shops selling panda merchandise, and ramen bars serving up noodles themed on the bears, were left in limbo.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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Known for combining high fashion with streetwear, Bad Bunny has a reputation for adventurous and subversive style.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-year-old Osvald Soe, a defender who arrived from Denmark last month, stands 6-2 and may still be filling out.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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My question pertains to my vehicle, 2015 Toyota 4Runner.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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The database currently includes information that pertains only to people age 65 or older.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Reporting to Fabien Westerhoff, who heads the company’s theatrical arm, Teste will oversee Global Constellation’s worldwide sales operations, working closely with distributors and talent agencies to further strengthen the company’s position in the global marketplace.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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These are the exact type of tried-and-true New Yorkers and New York hip-hop heads the Bodega Boys blew up by parodying with their frequently unhinged back-and-forth.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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On the street, the Mazda3 hatchback carries itself with a restrained yet purposeful elegance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there is no place in North America that approaches the scale and complexity of New York’s system, which carries more than 5 million people daily.—
Jonathan Cohn,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Malinin holds just more than a five-point lead over his biggest rival, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama, with scores from both the short program and free skate added together to determine a winner.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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According to chief customer officer Brie Carere, FedEx currently holds a 12 percent share in the $22 billion premium air freight market.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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By designing the halftone patterns carefully, the researchers can decide how the material behaves as a whole.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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But removing dark matter from our cosmological models could hinge on the possibility that gravity behaves differently on very large scales, one scientist says.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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After the gating email, Otto hauls Harper in for a talking-to.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Global warming could doom them Under no light but the stars, a green sea turtle hauls herself out of the surf and onto the familiar sand of Alagadi Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.—
Elizabeth Preston,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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