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Rearing

of Rear

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Similar meaning 6

Erect 84% connected

Upright, or having a vertical position; not inverted; not leaning or bent; not prone; as, to stand erect.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Erect 84% connected

Upright, or having a vertical position; not inverted; not leaning or bent; not prone; as, to stand erect.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Upright 84% connected

In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Upright 84% connected

In an erect position or posture; perpendicular; vertical, or nearly vertical; pointing upward; as, an upright tree.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Vertical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the vertex; situated at the vertex, or highest point; directly overhead, or in the zenith; perpendicularly above one.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Vertical 84% connected

Of or pertaining to the vertex; situated at the vertex, or highest point; directly overhead, or in the zenith; perpendicularly above one.

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Nurture 74% connected

The act of nourishing or nursing; thender care; education; training.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Nurture 74% connected

The act of nourishing or nursing; thender care; education; training.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Parent 74% connected

One who begets, or brings forth, offspring; a father or a mother.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Parent 74% connected

One who begets, or brings forth, offspring; a father or a mother.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 6

Breeding 92% connected

of Breed

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fosterage 92% connected

The care of a foster child; the charge of nursing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Fostering 92% connected

of Foster

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Nurture 92% connected

The act of nourishing or nursing; thender care; education; training.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Raising 92% connected

of Raise

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rampant 92% connected

Ramping; leaping; springing; rearing upon the hind legs; hence, raging; furious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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