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 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.
—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
The drum bearings are prone to failure as well.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
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
The drum bearings are prone to failure as well.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
Noun
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Nuuly is currently exploring how to leverage the BrazeAI Predictive Events feature, which allows the marketing team to anticipate user behaviors and forecast churn.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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This imbalance is precisely what fuels destructive behaviors like hooliganism, highlighting the importance of character as a stabilizing force in sport and society.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Hoiby’s actions have further dented the popularity and once very positive public image of the royal family.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ashley and Austin's demeanors change while walking to the car after the fundraiser.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Flight attendants can often detect bad manners the second a passenger steps on board.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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