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
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Investigators determined a rear window was forced open to gain entry, and Protho and another person entered the home.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
IndyCar vehicles are equipped with an attenuator on the rear of the car, designed to crush in accidents and save the driver from severe injury by having that part of the car absorb more of the impact.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 May 2025
Margins Come Down, Investors Flee The higher cost of platform reared its head in the numbers: Operating expenses grew roughly 12% year-over-year.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
The rear Kitchen Table space boasts a clubbier vibe, which is likely why this bar draws long lines and impossibly stylish crowds upon opening and well into the night.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Investigators determined a rear window was forced open to gain entry, and Protho and another person entered the home.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Noun
The controversial project calls for demolition of the theater’s auditorium at the rear, to be replaced with a smaller, stand-alone modern theater.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
IndyCar vehicles are equipped with an attenuator on the rear of the car, designed to crush in accidents and save the driver from severe injury by having that part of the car absorb more of the impact.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
Advertisement Advertisement In Episode 5, though, vindictive Ellie finally reared her head again.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 May 2025
Margins Come Down, Investors Flee The higher cost of platform reared its head in the numbers: Operating expenses grew roughly 12% year-over-year.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Perfect for a vanity, living room, or anywhere that could use additional seating, this upholstered throne has earned over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon for its softness, back support and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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There was no single issue bonding together these early trailblazers other than a desire to offer an alternative view on clubs whose media coverage was largely restricted to the back page of the local newspaper and a rather staid, flimsy matchday programme.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The approximately $65 million project will add up to 1,600 seats and feature 12 field-level suites, 44 loge boxes, 148 ledge seats and 882 club seats.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
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Noise-canceling headphones and an eye mask can transform your seat into a private zone.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The regular season is winding down this month, but the Summer for the City festival is coming up, and a crew is erecting a stage near the central fountain.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the Williamses erected a shed against the church’s fence.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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Former combatants in Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict are increasingly being lured to Mexico by criminal groups to train hitmen, build bombs and fight bloody turf battles.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In the decades since, PEOPLE has grown to become the iconic brand it is known as today — expanding from a newsstand-only publication to now include digital news coverage and social media coverage, as well as a new app, among other ventures.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The industry continued to grow until 2020, when a combination of weather and economic conditions dealt setbacks to farmers and processors alike.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Spiny lobster tails make their way north from Marathon’s Key’s Fisheries.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Unfortunately, these ticks co-exist with lone star ticks, and to make the matter worse, both of these ticks feed on white tail deer.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
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Use mindful mantras and relaxation practices to foster your spiritual growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Instead, it should be embedded into the entire organization with security-minded professionals integrated into multiple teams to foster a more resilient and proactive security stance.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Rear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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