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
That notice covered an issue in which some vehicles may have leftover debris contaminating the engine’s main bearings, potentially damaging the engine and causing a loss of driving power.
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Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beginners should get their bearings with a lesson from the French-Swiss Ski College located at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
To further enhance structural rigidity and precision, the latest version of the HybridLeg is fabricated using carbon fiber tubes and high-precision bearings, allowing the structure to support its own weight without sacrificing accuracy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Some had noisy bearings, which could sound like a whining noise.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Or, get your bearings during a 90-minute Santa Barbara Trolley tour.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
When truth becomes unstable, societies lose their bearings.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Getting his bearings has been disorienting.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
According to police and court filings, investigators became concerned after identifying purchases that included explosive-proof containers, ball bearings, a four pound Thermite kit and other gun accessories.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Beginners should get their bearings with a lesson from the French-Swiss Ski College located at Appalachian Ski Mountain.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
To further enhance structural rigidity and precision, the latest version of the HybridLeg is fabricated using carbon fiber tubes and high-precision bearings, allowing the structure to support its own weight without sacrificing accuracy.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
Some had noisy bearings, which could sound like a whining noise.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
Or, get your bearings during a 90-minute Santa Barbara Trolley tour.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
When truth becomes unstable, societies lose their bearings.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Getting his bearings has been disorienting.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
According to police and court filings, investigators became concerned after identifying purchases that included explosive-proof containers, ball bearings, a four pound Thermite kit and other gun accessories.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
Noun
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Many child behaviors that worry parents are normal and part of development.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such behaviors bring an evolutionary advantage.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Laporta’s last two actions as president before the election process were to renew Fermin’s contract until 2031 and abandon the European Super League project.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jackson County alerted local schools to continue monitoring the issue, but law enforcement did not have probable cause to arrest or take other actions, according to the statement.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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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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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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