rear
noun
the back of something, as distinguished from the front.
has reared
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present perfectof rear (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The fear trade has reared its head in several corners of the market in response.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Similarly, Jewish Labour MP Margaret Hodge said Mr Khan had "always called out antisemitism, wherever it has reared".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2023
The Daily Harvest lentil-crumbles situation has reared its head in the Los Angeles area and on the FDA’s website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
To the Mariners’ ongoing delight, the monster has reared its head virtually every start.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2021
"She has reared a giant that seeks to devour her."
From The Light of the Star A Novel by Hamlin Garland
