BORE (WITH) Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

bore (with)

verb

Definition of bore (with)

past tense of bear (with)

as in stood

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The average active operational exit horizon for VC and private equity firms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) stood at six years in 2025, reflecting a maturing market that requires more patient capital.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
As the train horn blew for the fourth time in Saturday’s KC Current home game at CPKC Stadium, Debinha stood alone in the penalty area of Bay FC.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stood

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Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Joey Logano and Ty Gibbs also suffered either penalties or damage that dampened their day early.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
Her mother, who suffered a stab wound to the shoulder, was treated and released, according to local reporting.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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Elections and institutions Rubio said Venezuela had endured 20 to 25 years of profound trauma affecting every level of society and argued that restoring democracy would require more than organizing a presidential election.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Those preferences endured as the pandemic receded, and hospitality responded with gusto.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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