- present participle of rear.
rearing
Example Sentences
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In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Now those fears seem to be rearing their head once more.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
Scientific studies have shown that as fathers have taken a more active role in child rearing, they’ve faced loneliness, doubt and confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
“At least, I hope they take the horse off that car,” he said, referring to the Ferrari logo of a rearing stallion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
She remembered rearing horses, a food cart spilling melons as it overturned.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
