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noun

Definition of rearingnext
as in raising

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rearing

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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
  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of erecting
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  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • As for 2025 planning, Doing Things Media will explore additional acquisitions to add to its growing war chest and will consider new product opportunities for each of the brands.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many consumers are embracing these developments, showing a growing desire for more meaningful connections with brands that make product discovery easier and offer compelling incentives.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Noun
  • In September, Garten spoke about her hard upbringing, which included abuse by her father, in a PEOPLE cover story.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Dworkin, a Black man given up for adoption by his birth parents, was raised by white parents, grew up to have biracial children, and encountered many setbacks in his life due to his race and fallout from his traumatic upbringing before finding happiness and success.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of upbringing
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  • Employee Advocacy Marketers, particularly those in leadership roles, can play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture of employee advocacy.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rise to Power Assad’s father, Hafez Assad, had been cultivating Bashar’s oldest brother Basil as his successor.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • However vague and malleable, the terms of the couple’s parenting duties have not been set with both adults in mind.
    Michael Phillips, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, she was sentenced to 14 months probation and required to take a parenting class and a gun safety course.
    John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of parenting
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  • Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fostering
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