How to Use rear in a Sentence

rear

1 of 3 verb
  • This person has not reared their head yet.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Wouldn’t a con woman rear a child to be a con artist?
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The next big item of this ilk that may rear its head comes one year from now.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The man rears up and places his hands on your dad’s shoulders.
    — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • By all means, feel free to reach for both once autumn rears its head.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • And then there is the monster rearing its head.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • We weren’t really brought up and reared on that.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Free speech issues rearing their head once again there.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
  • But the healthy caveat is a problem that's rearing its head again.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023
  • When that time arrives, this debate will no doubt rear its head again.
    — WIRED, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Shom reared back and struck out the next batter, keeping the score tied.
    — Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Health issue keeps rearing its head?
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The bull stopped beneath him, reared itself up, and gored him then and there.
    — Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
  • But in the last hours of the last day, a massive marlin reared its spear-like head.
    — Eric Levenson, CNN, 20 June 2023
  • Cream rears its head again for the tongue tag, while a black midsole holds a gum outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Anderson got his hand on the ball when Maye reared back to throw.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
  • But could the polar vortex rear its ugly head yet again?
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Extreme heat prompts them to forage less and rear fewer pups.
    — Angela Dewan, CNN, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The boys were reared in Cuban traditions.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
  • However, elitism rears its head.
    — Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Some dairy farms send calves out to third-party calf ranches for rearing.
    — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • That battle reared its head at a crucial moment.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As burnout has reared its head, workers and managers alike have struggled.
    — Trey Williams, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
  • There are 46 rearing ponds at the hatchery.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Due to heavy traffic, the eggs were retrieved, captive-hatched and reared.
    — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2023
  • But then real life reared its head and suggested a path forward.
    — Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
  • But then real life reared its head and suggested a path forward.
    — Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Sanders debate began to rear its head late in the second half.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The Browns got the win but came away with some injuries that could rear their ugly heads next week.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2021
  • These insects burrow into wood for shelter and to rear their young.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026

rear

2 of 3 noun
  • There are two bedrooms at the rear.
  • His house faces the rear of the new home.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
  • Blood was smeared on the hood, roof and rear of the sedan.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Park in the back and enter from the rear.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Park in the back and enter from the rear.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Park in the back and enter from the rear.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The rear of the park were the bocce ball courts.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This is where the idea of revenge rears its head.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
  • In other words, a kick in the rear for the city.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
  • On the rear a light bar spans the trunk framed by round tri-star tail lights.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There are three motors -- two in the rear, one in the front.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Hind wings are red with black spots at the front and white and black bars at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The leak appeared to be at the very back of the truck, off the rear.
    — Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • The forewings have black spots at the front, with a speckled band at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The forewings have black spots at the front, with a speckled band at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Both are located at the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
  • The right-rear tire had gone flat at the end of her 1-mile drive to the gym.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026
  • People think that the rear of the aircraft is bad.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The rear of the speaker has a few more ports and controls.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The big wow, however, is at the rear of the boat.
    — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Straps at the front and rear also keep the cover down in the wind.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Hind wings are scarlet with black spots at the front and white and black bars at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Hind wings are scarlet with black spots at the front and white and black bars at the rear.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Side walls in the rear of the shoe create a nice cradle for the heel.
    — Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The handset now has a metal frame, with the front and rear still made of glass.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The rear of an Alfa Romeo is seen at the car cruise.
    — Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026
  • At the rear of the home (the furthest point from the tow hitch) lies the bathroom.
    — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Some mowers have a discharge chute that fits in the rear of the mower.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
  • One drone appears loaded onto the rear of one truck.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
  • De Lulu's food truck will be parked in the rear of the building.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025

rear

3 of 3 adjective
  • The car's rear bumper was damaged.
  • His legs were in front of the rear tire of the bus.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • Both front and rear brakes have great feel on the levers, too.
    — New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The second thing is the rear wall.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The rear panels stand out the most.
    — PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Texas is not something that’s in my rear view.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Front disc and rear drum brakes do the stopping.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Is the process the same for rear windshield wipers?
    — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, the process to change the rear wiper blade is the same as the front.
    — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Those who park rear-first clearly irk those who don’t.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
  • All this is more than just a thorough look in the rear-view.
    — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
  • All this is more than just a thorough look in the rear-view.
    — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Braking comes in the form of disc brakes, both front and rear.
    — New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Look straight forward, squeeze your rear glute, and press off the floor to raise up.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 July 2023
  • Two other people lived in the rear shed.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Toilets are fitted with side and rear grab bars.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The minivan's rear window had been shot out.
    — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • The minivan's rear window had been shot out.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 26 May 2026
  • And there was a lot of reluctance to do away with the rear screen.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Screens may impede space for rear facing child car seats.
    — Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Most of the rear buttons are backlit.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
  • Slip-on pair with rear wedge for quickly slipping out hands free.
    — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The deputy was able to shoot out the left rear tire of the pickup truck and stop it.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Darnold’s starting point is in the rear-view mirror.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Breakker put the squeeze on Seth Rollins with a rear-naked choke.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • The rear driver’s side window was smashed out.
    — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The man walked over to a rear entrance of the building and forced the door open.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • Canon bundles the lens with a hood, front and rear caps, and a drawstring pouch.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Both versions are bundled with a soft pouch, front and rear caps, and a lens hood.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Same with the rear tank, as the reservoirs are pushed and pulled from the bottom as well.
    — Joe Salas june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2026

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