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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
  • The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.
    Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.
    Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of erecting
Verb
  • 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
  • Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • In fact, 30 of the 31 fastest-growing teams came from hockey.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • There is a lot to cheer about going into 2025 - a favorable government stance, growing institutional interest, and of course the momentum (read Buy, Sell, Or Hold Bitcoin).
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of growing
Noun
  • In her book, Lee wrote that her family also dealt with mental illness, drug addiction and poverty throughout her upbringing.
    Erica Marrison, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This upbringing instilled in her a love and care for the planet, laying the foundation for the BUZZ’s mission of sustainability.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of upbringing
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  • 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
Definition of cultivating
Noun
  • Remember to record all the interactions with Jen in the parenting app.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But where the stage parent might, in past generations, have been considered a little too striving, the logic of modern parenting offers a kind of permission unavailable to Ethel Gumm.
    Lauren Hilgers, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of parenting
Verb
  • The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.
    Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
    Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of fostering
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