bearings

noun

plural of bearing
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 pivot runs on ball bearings assembled to a spec that allows no vertical or horizontal blade play. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Argentina seemed to be getting its bearings in the first half of the game. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026 What makes the Drama races different is that Apple TV series have struggled much more to find its bearings here. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 When sprinklers get silly In 2024, New York University applied mathematician Leif Ristroph and several colleagues built their own custom sprinkler that incorporated ultra-low-friction rotary bearings so their device could spin freely. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bearings
  1. behaviors
  2. actions
  3. demeanors
  4. manners
Noun
  • Accountability is an important piece to learning how to not repeat behaviors.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
  • Indefinite Causal Order Quantum systems often display behaviors that are difficult to explain with classical physics.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of behaviors
Noun
  • In June, The View even invoked the face and voice of its founder, the late Barbara Walters, in an on-air ad that criticized the FCC and urged viewers to push back against the organization’s actions.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
  • None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of actions
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
Definition of demeanors
Noun
  • According to Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, the new model has been conceived to redefine expectations of the grand touring segment by combining engaging road manners with capabilities that traditional GT cars simply cannot offer.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of manners

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“Bearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearings. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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