rear
noun
the back of something, as distinguished from the front.
rearing
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present participleof rear.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In the warm, dry spring a glut of glorious foundresses – new queens – emerged from hibernation to start their nests alone, carrying out all the nest building, egg laying, foraging and brood rearing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
John does all that too, on top of his parents blasting all fear out of him while rearing him to expect the universe to be unforgiving.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Now those fears seem to be rearing their head once more.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Scientific studies have shown that as fathers have taken a more active role in child rearing, they’ve faced loneliness, doubt and confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The workers cooperate in the food-gathering, nest-building and rearing the offspring.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
