Synonyms of bear
-
as in to have
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
as in to have
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to stand
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
4
as in to head
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
6
as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to behave
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
9
as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
11
12
as in to need
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
13
14
1
as in headache
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
the upcoming kitchen renovation sounds like a real bear
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
you've been a real bear lately—are you having a bad week?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bear
Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Parker and Broderick also share twins Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell, born in 2009.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Following weeks of unsuccessful attempts to flush out the bear with the use of bait and noisemakers, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) set a bear trap on Dec. 9, LA Times reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bear
Verb
If construction costs escalate, revenues fall short, or the developer faces financial or legal strain, Boca Raton, not the private partner, would bear the consequences.
—Noun
The bear case While Wall Street just celebrated another strong year of gains, the outlook for the global economy remains uncertain, and there is no shortage of risks for markets.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for bear
Verb
-
Boston's David Pastrnak had an assist on Lindholm's goal to extend his scoring streak to four games, with four goals and four assists in that span.—
-
While past studies have shown that dairy products may have a protective effect against dementia, how specific dairy products affect cognitive health remains unclear.—
Verb
-
Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
-
For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
Verb
-
Dykstra, 62, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of possessing narcotics and narcotic-related equipment but was not taken into custody, trooper Kody Nowicki told The Athletic.—
-
With so many insects packed together in moist and dark places — and all closely related, sharing the same genetic vulnerabilities — infections and diseases can quickly pose an enormous threat to the well-being of an ant colony.—
Verb
-
Then, after Beck threw an interception, the Rebels were able to cut the lead to 17-16 in favor of the Hurricanes heading into the fourth quarter for the ages.—
-
Both will now likely head to arbitration hearings.—
Verb
-
Three agents are then seen carrying the man away from the scene by his arms and one of his legs.—
-
Art carries wellness benefits, as well.—
Verb
-
Miami’s first Black Art Basel exhibit was held at the Lyric Theater.—
-
He was tagged and pictured holding a skull on the group page, ABC 6 reported.—
Verb
-
Warraich believes that this shift becomes clearer when looking at how autonomous systems behave inside complex environments.—
-
When the solution comes into contact with gold or palladium surfaces, the metals themselves behave as catalysts.—
Verb
-
The city expects to begin negotiating a new waste hauling contract in late 2026.—
-
The Tribune claimed that the city was overstating the success of the Blue Bag program by determining the recycling rate only when considering garbage sorted at MRRFs when, in fact, a lot of recyclables were going to waste transfer stations where they were hauled to landfills.—
Cite this Entry
“Bear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bear. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share