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
The new hardware includes new wishbones, uprights, wheel hubs, and bearings.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The ancient tradition of Christian humanism has, in times past, helped Christianity recover its bearings.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
To see why, picture a customer that needs 10,000 ball bearings.
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Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Vertical seismic forces are transferred directly to the foundation via pier supports and cable stays, while longitudinal and lateral horizontal forces are absorbed and dissipated using specialized hydraulic dampers, friction pendulum bearings, and synthetic rubber pads.
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New Atlas,
27 May 2026
This was a team that, after nearly two weeks out of the postseason pressure cooker, had briefly lost its bearings and paid dearly.
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Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
The planemaker sought the change even after receiving reports about seven of the flaws in the bearings well before the planes had reached their original inspection limits.
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ABC News,
20 May 2026
There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Sleeves can be bearing (with moving bearings inside for faster rotation), bushing (a solid piece with no moving parts), a hybrid of the two, or just bare steel.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
The ancient tradition of Christian humanism has, in times past, helped Christianity recover its bearings.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
To see why, picture a customer that needs 10,000 ball bearings.
—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Vertical seismic forces are transferred directly to the foundation via pier supports and cable stays, while longitudinal and lateral horizontal forces are absorbed and dissipated using specialized hydraulic dampers, friction pendulum bearings, and synthetic rubber pads.
—
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
This was a team that, after nearly two weeks out of the postseason pressure cooker, had briefly lost its bearings and paid dearly.
—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
The planemaker sought the change even after receiving reports about seven of the flaws in the bearings well before the planes had reached their original inspection limits.
—
ABC News,
20 May 2026
There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Sleeves can be bearing (with moving bearings inside for faster rotation), bushing (a solid piece with no moving parts), a hybrid of the two, or just bare steel.
—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
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Multi-aircraft teaming focus Under the production contract, Shield AI will concentrate on collaborative combat behaviors involving multiple autonomous aircraft operating together under human supervision.
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Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors.
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Administration statements might pledge to protect Americans from toxic pollution, the scientists say, but many of its actions run counter to those words.
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
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Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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