as in back
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
go to the back of the building and look out the rear window and you'll see the eagle
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as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
fell off her skates onto her rear
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young
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as in to erect
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 to build
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 to grow
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 rear
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 27 June 2025
The front fascia has larger canards and louvres, the rear has been elongated, and there’s a new double-blade active rear wing, changes that combine to improve aerodynamic efficiency and produce more downforce.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, the ample cup coverage, adjustable straps, and full-coverage rear gave her confidence and comfort on the beach.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 20 June 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That the cubs were being reared in a den and fed by their pack, similarly to how wolves breed and raise their young today, further suggests that the Tumat Puppies were wolves rather than dogs, Wales said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Adjective
The only real difference is the outer rear pocket, which is mesh in the Junction and Dyneema in the Southwest.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 27 June 2025
The front fascia has larger canards and louvres, the rear has been elongated, and there’s a new double-blade active rear wing, changes that combine to improve aerodynamic efficiency and produce more downforce.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Noun
Investigators determined that the Chevrolet hit the Toyota on the left rear of the truck bed.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, the ample cup coverage, adjustable straps, and full-coverage rear gave her confidence and comfort on the beach.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
That the cubs were being reared in a den and fed by their pack, similarly to how wolves breed and raise their young today, further suggests that the Tumat Puppies were wolves rather than dogs, Wales said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear
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Asencio is back available for Xabi Alonso, but Antonio Rüdiger will keep his place on the right of the back three as the coach keeps the same lineup as was fielded against RB Salzburg.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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He was limited to a total of 63 games over the past two seasons while dealing with back, ankle, elbow, leg and thumb injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Tara Davis-Woodhall Earns Diamond League Victory On Final Jump Long jump Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall had fans on the edge of their seats in Hayward Field.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The sky’s most seasoned travelers share their go-to seats for comfort, quiet, and quicker exits.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The statistics seem to suggest that some students and workers are growing dependent on free AI tools—a usage pattern that might become lucrative if AI companies were to begin restricting access or raising prices.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Singularity or not, Silicon Valley has already erected a parallel universe.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
8 July 2025
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The structures are erected every morning and disassembled every night.—
Dado Galdieri,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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For starters, Pi Health built the India hospital during the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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According to Levitt, the jury selection process was built to root out those preexisting biases from making their way into the courtroom.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The chief executive of Africa’s largest bank by asset value has added his voice to growing frustration on the continent over the valuations of Africa’s sovereign debt by the big three global credit ratings agencies.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Separating the tail from the body is prohibited in state waters.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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Australian Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye, two cold water lobster tails, and a bottle of Daou Pessimist wine — also is available for $199.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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But what’s needed is a place to truly foster and nurture those connections.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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“Rear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/rear. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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