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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Each version has had a different editor and new content, but the title of every edition prominently bears the name Fowler.
—Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Draper bears the storable characteristics of a solid motor with the higher performance and maneuverability of a liquid engine.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The video, which bears a watermark suggesting it was livestreamed on the video platform Kick, showed Jackson straddling Smith before repeatedly punching him in the face and the side of his head, even when Smith was lying motionless.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
When salmon surge at Brooks River, bears gorge.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Rangers at Katmai National Park are still deciding which bears to include in Fat Bear Week 2025.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The most prominent features of the Cygnus cargo freighter are its circular, fan-like solar arrays and an aluminum cylinder called the pressurized cargo module that bears some resemblance to a keg of beer.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament takes place as bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort in anticipation of entering hibernation.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect scenic views of the park’s signature Cathedral Group, plus the chance to glimpse wildlife on land, such as bears and deer.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The contest, in which bears vie for votes to win the portly crown, is headquartered on the edge of the park in King Salmon, about 290 miles southwest of Anchorage.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Each version has had a different editor and new content, but the title of every edition prominently bears the name Fowler.
—Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Draper bears the storable characteristics of a solid motor with the higher performance and maneuverability of a liquid engine.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
The video, which bears a watermark suggesting it was livestreamed on the video platform Kick, showed Jackson straddling Smith before repeatedly punching him in the face and the side of his head, even when Smith was lying motionless.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
When salmon surge at Brooks River, bears gorge.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Rangers at Katmai National Park are still deciding which bears to include in Fat Bear Week 2025.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The most prominent features of the Cygnus cargo freighter are its circular, fan-like solar arrays and an aluminum cylinder called the pressurized cargo module that bears some resemblance to a keg of beer.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
Officially, it’s based on the books only, but everything from the aesthetic to the orchestral score bears the fingerprints of CD Projekt RED’s far superior games.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
A number of other incidents involving bears in rural Florida have made headlines this year.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
The single-elimination tournament takes place as bears reach peak fat after a summer-long effort in anticipation of entering hibernation.
—Saman Shafiq, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect scenic views of the park’s signature Cathedral Group, plus the chance to glimpse wildlife on land, such as bears and deer.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bears
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The aforementioned head also has lights, with batteries included, and a tiny switch behind the neck.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper reported at the time that Zinn has a criminal record dating back to 1989 that includes dozens of convictions for petty crimes such as criminal trespass, theft of services, interfering with a police officer and disturbing the peace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Loge, which stands for Live Outside, Go Explore, is for the adventure traveler ready to fly through fresh powder, hit the trails, or soak up some rays while tubing on the Deschutes River.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The list pertains to jerseys officially licensed by the NFL Players Association.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is more to follow, all of which pertains to the film’s title and is rather laborious to discuss in a review without spoilers.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Astronauts fill it with trash before departure from the ISS, and then the spacecraft heads for a destructive reentry over the remote Pacific Ocean.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Freddy Peralta heads a group that includes Quinn Priester, Brandon Woodruff, rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and left-hander Jose Quintana.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The back went for 96 yards on 25 carries in the Chargers’ win over Denver last October.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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If tradition holds, the DGA will have initial conversations with the Alliance for Motion Picture and Television Producers sometime by early next year.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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No clothing item is worth dealing with discomfort, and that holds especially true for undergarments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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At scale, the company says, the system behaves as a single global supercomputer rather than isolated machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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The images could help scientists further develop theories of how matter behaves in the extreme environments around supermassive black holes, which have masses of millions or even billions of suns and are found at the hearts of all large galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Henry is surprised by the reaction of the crowd, which hauls him outside to drown him in the well for sticking his nose in clan matters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Bears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bears. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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