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
In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
CJ7 and 022 had successfully bred at the nest site at Careys Secret Garden for three consecutive years, rearing three young in 2023, four in 2024 and a further four in 2025.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Arranged all in a row were several of these animal bushes—fantastic creatures as tall as the house, standing guard against the woods—including a winged griffin, a rearing centaur, and a mermaid.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
