like a bear

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said February “felt like a bear market” despite the modest level of decline for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

It’s shaped like a bear and wears a green Starbucks beanie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“I don’t think Bigfoot is real, only because it looks like a bear, to be honest,” said student Lucas Mousley, who joined the time-savers group.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

"He's like a bear with a sore head when West Ham get beat and the rest of the time he is just miserable."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

I stood there, fists tight, still breathing like a bear, ready to holler all sorts of things at her like, “Too bad!” or “That’s right! Remember that, big baby!”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan