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rearing

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verb

present participle of rear
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearing
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.
    Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But then, signs went up in the park and other Manhattan plazas, warning that camping, erecting tents, lying down, sleeping bags and the placement of personal property on the ground were prohibited.
    Karsten Moran, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.
    Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • On the other hand, the growing demand for aid could strain already tight budgets, particularly for smaller colleges with limited endowments.
    Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His upbringing in the Chicago area helped form Prevost’s leadership style and character, Cupich said.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • The Mad Max: Fury Road and Nosferatu star, 35, initially went out for the leading role of Clark Kent/Kal-El, the Kryptonian strongman who crash lands on Earth as a babe and struggles ever since to reconcile his upbringing in small-town Kansas with his otherworldly heritage.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Modern parenting often requires navigating dietary restrictions, allergies, and the pressures of social media and peer parenting culture.
    Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
  • Jessica Biel took some parenting notes from her experience on The Better Sister.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Our purpose is to empower those who seek to communicate effectively, fostering trust and understanding within our communities and beyond.
    Caren Bohan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.
    Committee of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Rearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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