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rearing

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verb

present participle of rear
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearing
Verb
  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.
    Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But then, signs went up in the park and other Manhattan plazas, warning that camping, erecting tents, lying down, sleeping bags and the placement of personal property on the ground were prohibited.
    Karsten Moran, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This regional variation may reflect broader population trends, including migration patterns and the growing appeal of colleges in lower-cost areas.
    Scott White, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Ostrow said her cooking is inspired by her French upbringing and unpretentious, family-style dining.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Nothing in his upbringing had prepared him for the experience of having a trans daughter.
    D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • My goal was to informally identify some common struggles for each group in the early weeks and months of parenting.
    Jessica Slice, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Everything is on the table, our food system, our water, our air, different ways of parenting.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Our purpose is to empower those who seek to communicate effectively, fostering trust and understanding within our communities and beyond.
    Caren Bohan, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.
    Committee of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Rearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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