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
Todd Prussman, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
For privacy, a smart glass partition between the driver and rear passengers can shift from transparent to opaque with just a touch.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Infinite Machine Stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes on both 12-inch wheels, while rough roads are smoothed out by 60 mm of suspension travel in front and 21 mm in the rear.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That the cubs were being reared in a den and fed by their pack, similarly to how wolves breed and raise their young today, further suggests that the Tumat Puppies were wolves rather than dogs, Wales said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
The fire on the rear side of a multi-family building at 661 Washington Street was reported by a passerby at 4:39 p.m., according to state fire officials.
—Todd Prussman, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
For privacy, a smart glass partition between the driver and rear passengers can shift from transparent to opaque with just a touch.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
For example, all townhouses have garages in the rear instead of some having them in the front, and slight changes were made to building setbacks.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Infinite Machine Stopping power is provided by hydraulic disc brakes on both 12-inch wheels, while rough roads are smoothed out by 60 mm of suspension travel in front and 21 mm in the rear.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Verb
With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That the cubs were being reared in a den and fed by their pack, similarly to how wolves breed and raise their young today, further suggests that the Tumat Puppies were wolves rather than dogs, Wales said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Asencio is back available for Xabi Alonso, but Antonio Rüdiger will keep his place on the right of the back three as the coach keeps the same lineup as was fielded against RB Salzburg.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was limited to a total of 63 games over the past two seasons while dealing with back, ankle, elbow, leg and thumb injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Why the Kia Sorento Hybrid is a great road trip vehicle The Sorento Hybrid has 12.6 cubic feet of cargo space and 45 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear row of seats folded.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Republicans currently hold the majority in the Senate, with 53 seats, compared to the Democrats’ 47 seats, including two independents (Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Angus King of Maine) who caucus with the Democrats.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Eight steel lifting straps were used to put the hull upright and to form part of a steel wire lifting system that began raising the vessel out of the water Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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Another raises the question of subsidence, which relates to the caving in or sinking of land.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In addition to security, the state has enlisted the help of dozens of private companies to help erect a small grid of tents and trailers with on-site medical services, a kitchen and portable restrooms — where workers and detainees will be spending their days during the months ahead.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The eastern half of the park contains two structures erected in 1936: a statue of Civil War General Philip Sheridan, and a memorial flagstaff and plaque honoring Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, an officer with the New York Fire Zouaves during the Civil War.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The tension builds to a notorious final-act showdown in this Steve Shill film that has become internet meme royalty, with Beyoncé and Larter squaring off in one of the most over-the-top house fights ever filmed.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Certain regions of the city may also be more susceptible to extreme heat because of the urban heat island effect — when factors, including building materials and tree canopy cover, cause the environment to trap more heat.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The chief executive of Africa’s largest bank by asset value has added his voice to growing frustration on the continent over the valuations of Africa’s sovereign debt by the big three global credit ratings agencies.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Female cats will go into heat about every three to five weeks during warm weather, showing recognizable behaviors such as making vocal sounds, moving the tail to the side or rubbing up against inanimate objects.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Joby has reached a significant certification milestone by completing its first FAA-conforming major sub-assembly, specifically the aircraft tail.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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By leveraging technology to provide transparency in account activities and educate clients on their financial behaviors, institutions can foster trust and engagement, ensuring customers feel informed and empowered in their financial decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Per the release, Tommy’s responsibilities will include attending local events and presentations, fostering a positive relationship between police and residents, participating in employee wellness events, visiting schools and educational institutions and providing comfort to those in crisis.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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“Rear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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