bearings

plural of bearing

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Recent Examples of bearings In addition to the superstructure being rehabilitated, the bridge bearings will be rehabilitated and replaced. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Many basic jump ropes are $10-$15, while those with extra features like ergonomic handles or ball bearings cost closer to $30. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 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, 1 July 2026 For example, look for shower curtain rings fitted with ball bearings. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 The new hardware includes new wishbones, uprights, wheel hubs, and bearings. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
Noun
  • Collecting valuable data requires agents to perform meaningful, diverse behaviors.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Early weaning can also contribute to persistent comfort-seeking behaviors.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • These seemingly small actions can lead to dry grass ignition, potentially sparking a wildfire.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the closure of its investigation into SpaceX's Flight 12 mishaps this morning (July 13), approving the compnay's corrective actions and clearing the way for Flight 13.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Of the rest, demeanors vary, but only Hoiberg can yell at officials and still manage to do it in a sort of friendly way.
    Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Earlier in the week, after France’s bruising win over Paraguay, a Paraguayan senator launched into a series of vile and racist attacks against Mbappé, questioning his intelligence, his manners, and even his Frenchness.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Since taking the reins, Warsh has pledged to revamp the Fed’s operations in a variety of manners.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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