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noun

Definition of rearingnext
as in raising

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verb

present participle of rear
1
as in breeding
to bring to maturity through care and education watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young

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2
as in erecting
to fix in an upright position it took all the men in the village to rear the frame for the barn, pulling hard at the ropes until all the sides were standing

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as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials the city has plans for rearing a new convention center over the next two years

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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care an amateur who rears rare orchids in a professional-grade greenhouse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rearing
  1. raising
  2. erecting
  3. building
  4. growing
  5. upbringing
  6. cultivating
  7. parenting
  8. fostering
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rekor completed a public offering in February 2024, raising approximately $26,362,000, and entered a Prepaid Advance Agreement in August 2024, securing $14,100,000 in net proceeds.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Though not required, that could entail constructing crossings, erecting wildlife-safe fencing and setting aside land.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These could include planting trees, removing asphalt from playgrounds, installing outdoor classrooms and erecting shade structures.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of erecting
Verb
  • Scientists are also trying to exploit the fungus’s sensitivity to temperature by building Bd-free habitats or moving frogs to locales where the fungus can’t survive.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • However, this research adds to a growing body of work exploring innovative treatments to improve healing from severe skin wounds.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The share of vacancies filled by people who don't meet the state's standard teacher requirements has been growing.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of growing
Noun
  • After a mother commits suicide, the care of her daughters eventually falls to Aunt Sylvie, a mysterious vagabond, who tries to give them a conventional upbringing.
    The Week US, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Leah Abbasi, one of his attorneys, spoke about the difficult upbringing Ryan had.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of upbringing
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  • Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.
    Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Executive presence is about cultivating a professional brand that reflects your achievements in a way that exudes confidence.
    Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • But there's an overanalyzing of our parenting now that was not happening.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • On paper, Germany’s child care offerings seem ideal for helping women balance work and parenting.
    Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of parenting
Verb
  • Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostering
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