BEARING UP Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

bearing up

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present participle of bear up

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to fill with courage or strength of purpose repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith

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Why Gen Z wants authentic Y2K pieces One big reason Gen Z keeps hunting old mall clothes is that the pieces come from the actual era inspiring today’s Y2K revival.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Step around, and potentially inside, awe-inspiring vehicles from the film, or come face-to-face with the Bene Gesserit, a group of priestesses who possess, among other things, the ability to bend the will of others.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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Bealls is launching its first national ad campaign, encouraging shoppers to rediscover the idea of a treasure hunt for the holiday season.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
While Antetokounmpo is still trying to get used to the Heat’s up-tempo style, the offensive results have already been encouraging this preseason.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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