rear
noun
the back of something, as distinguished from the front.
Example Sentences
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There may be a chasm separating Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s heels from the rears of his dress shoes, but guess what?
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2026
But for the most part, Ferraiolo says, young people have a fear of missing out—a phenomenon that rears its head every time an investment soars, as seen in recent years with cryptocurrency and meme stocks.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
Gold often reasserts its role as a safe harbor when uncertainty rears its head, drawing investors toward its stability as other assets wobble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
Real life, in short, rears its ugly head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
In that moment, the thresher rears up its tail and lands a tremendous blow on the whale’s snout.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
