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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell off her skates onto her rear
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as in raises
to bring to maturity through care and education
watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young
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as in erects
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 builds
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 grows
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 rears
Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The problem really has to do with mentality, the fact that even after securing its first trophy in over a decade, the idea of being challengers, the Spursy curse still rears its head.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This was likely due to the injuries the team sustained, which could be an issue that rears its ugly head again.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
However, elitism rears its head.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
By all means, feel free to reach for both once autumn rears its head.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Power Train and Hardware Both trim levels are undergirded by a 94 kWh battery and two motors—one driving the front wheels, the other driving the rears—for all-wheel-drive capability.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The man rears up and places his hands on your dad’s shoulders.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The problem really has to do with mentality, the fact that even after securing its first trophy in over a decade, the idea of being challengers, the Spursy curse still rears its head.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This was likely due to the injuries the team sustained, which could be an issue that rears its ugly head again.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
However, elitism rears its head.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
By all means, feel free to reach for both once autumn rears its head.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rears
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On paper, the Panthers do have one of the better backup running backs in football, with former Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle entering the fold this year coming off of an 1,000-yard rushing season of his own in 2024.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas are Carolina’s other running backs.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These looks often emphasize exaggerated features, painted-on rosy cheeks, and stitched details, incorporating eerie and whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The birds, sourced from Jurgielewicz Farms, an Amish producer in Pennsylvania that raises Peking ducks exclusively, are hung to dry overnight.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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In painting such a devastating picture of Biden, Harris raises questions about her own political judgment.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Carbon Markets as Geopolitical Leverage That investor confidence may grow stronger as Beijing builds out the financial plumbing of the transition.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The extension, which builds on a relationship that began in 2018, will focus on delivering connectivity and immersive experiences to NBA fans.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Opening Smashing Machine in 3,345 locations is a far more aggressive move, although sources say A24 remains confident that the film will find its stride as word of mouth grows and becomes more positive.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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While fall growth is limited, the plant grows with gusto in spring when chickweed produces its tiny, white daisy-like flowers.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stars are seen to be forming within the Magellanic Stream, and similar bridges and tidal tails are known to be hot-spots of star formation elsewhere in the universe.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The researchers had shown in 2023 that parasitic scraps of DNA could spread within bacterial populations by hitching rides on the tails of infecting viruses.—
Elie Dolgin,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That preparation breeds confidence.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Though, who knows — again, desperation breeds all kinds of hitherto unknown talents.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The department plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Rears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rears. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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