as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
go to the back of the building and look out the rear window and you'll see the eagle
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as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell off her skates onto her rear
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
it took all the men in the village to rear the frame for the barn, pulling hard at the ropes until all the sides were standing
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
the city has plans for rearing a new convention center over the next two years
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
an amateur who rears rare orchids in a professional-grade greenhouse
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Recent Examples of rear
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Their heads are triangular, with a dark line from the eye to the rear of the jaw.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In 1958, the US created its first fly-rearing facility in Florida and dropped sterile flies in affected areas.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Each year the fins grew larger, until the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado arrived with rear appendages soaring almost three feet above the rear fenders.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
The hot expanding gases then exit through the rear of the engine to generate thrust.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Their heads are triangular, with a dark line from the eye to the rear of the jaw.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Verb
Surrounding the characters is woodland, a gothic mansion and two skyscraper buildings rearing on the horizon.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 June 2026
In 1958, the US created its first fly-rearing facility in Florida and dropped sterile flies in affected areas.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear
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Thousands of miles away in New Jersey, Venezuelan immigrants have been checking for updates from back home.
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His back fin breaks the surface after the fly has floated past.
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
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While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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On Thursday morning, police erected roadblocks on all major highways around Nairobi, blocking motorists from accessing the city.
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The state has rejected accusations of environmental harm and said the airport was already developed, with activity occurring before the tent detention camp was erected.
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Antonio went on to build a blended family with Mekevia Hawkins, whose daughter, Diamond Spaulding, competed in track and field at Texas A&M University, according to her bio.
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The jurisdictional conundrum grew only worse as the VA issued 99-year leases to local developers to build those initial 1,200 units.
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With the market for robots expected to grow rapidly over the years, the demand for data collection is soaring.
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Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.
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The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Can turkey tail mushrooms shrink lipomas, the soft, fatty lumps that show up under the skin of countless aging dogs?
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“Rear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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