as in behaviors
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
always retained his military bearing, even after he entered politics
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Recent Examples of bearings
First, get your bearings (and rentals, if needed) in Fayetteville.
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
His father was a wheeler-dealer who lived by quick wits and the sweat of his brow, dabbling in bootlegged sake, swine farming, loan sharking, and later pachinko parlors—Japan’s ubiquitous low-stakes gambling game of clattering steel ball bearings.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
With such an ambitious undertaking, the staggered opening will help chefs and staff get their bearings, said Robert Castellon, the director of operations at Hi Hospitality Group, the restaurant group behind the project.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
After forgetting her prepared remarks in her seat and finding her bearings, Buckley delivered one of the night’s best speeches.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
With the proof of concept demonstrated, Stanton began to scale up his setup, replacing the 88-pound (40 kg) weight as a bob and adding precision bearings and powerful magnets to a frame that resembled a trebuchet’s triangular frame.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
After parting ways with eight players at the NBA trade deadline, this team still is trying to get its bearings.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The small museum is the perfect place to get your bearings and learn a bit more about your vacation spot (or potential new home).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
These are the bearings that actually hold the arm to the tower.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
His father was a wheeler-dealer who lived by quick wits and the sweat of his brow, dabbling in bootlegged sake, swine farming, loan sharking, and later pachinko parlors—Japan’s ubiquitous low-stakes gambling game of clattering steel ball bearings.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
With such an ambitious undertaking, the staggered opening will help chefs and staff get their bearings, said Robert Castellon, the director of operations at Hi Hospitality Group, the restaurant group behind the project.
—Helen Freund, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
After forgetting her prepared remarks in her seat and finding her bearings, Buckley delivered one of the night’s best speeches.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
With the proof of concept demonstrated, Stanton began to scale up his setup, replacing the 88-pound (40 kg) weight as a bob and adding precision bearings and powerful magnets to a frame that resembled a trebuchet’s triangular frame.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
After parting ways with eight players at the NBA trade deadline, this team still is trying to get its bearings.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The small museum is the perfect place to get your bearings and learn a bit more about your vacation spot (or potential new home).
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
These are the bearings that actually hold the arm to the tower.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
Noun
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Because of that, cats’ predatory instincts and behaviors are still very close to their wild ancestors.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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The pros share the behaviors that drive them—and fellow passengers—up the cabin wall.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The clip led to Patel defending his actions in a statement to X on Sunday night.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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While some of the actions listed on the poster dealt with policy actions, like recommending the city adopt an ordinance requiring businesses to compost food waste, many of the actions listed on the poster also centered around educating the public.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Such dogs are characterized by serene, quiet demeanors and deep emotional bonds with their human companions.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by their husbands.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sure, curling is just shuffleboard for people who have ice skates and manners.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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