as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long
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Recent Examples of backside
Hubble warmed its backside with the sun, the pickoff mirror popped out, and WF/PC enjoyed a cleansing blast of ultraviolet light originating from 150 million kilometers away that scrubbed its detectors of QEH.
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2025
The top’s extended length provides backside coverage to keep you comfortable, while the loose turtleneck neckline adds a chic touch to your comfy travel outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Photo : Baylee Reinert - Clarity Northwest Photography The backside patio with room for alfresco dining.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Double-sided Tape Slightly less effective, double-sided or fashion tape can be used to help necklaces stay put on the backside of your neck.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Jan. 2025
The top’s extended length provides backside coverage to keep you comfortable, while the loose turtleneck neckline adds a chic touch to your comfy travel outfit.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Photo : Baylee Reinert - Clarity Northwest Photography The backside patio with room for alfresco dining.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Double-sided Tape Slightly less effective, double-sided or fashion tape can be used to help necklaces stay put on the backside of your neck.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backside
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Conversation Starters: The long tail of a heated U.S.-Canada rivalry More best-on-best international hockey, please.—
Alex Kirshner,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The long, bony tail—a vestige of its dinosaurian past—contrasts sharply with the modern short tail of Baminornis zhenghensis, prompting the aforementioned reevaluation of its place on the evolutionary tree.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In this foredeck area, sunbeds on both sides are paired with flip-up seats at the bases.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2025
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The shop has been designed to look like a luxury cabin, complete with airline seats, a check-in desk and displays that look like serving trays in a Pan Am shade of light blue.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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The ruffled rumps of Colleen Allen Colleen Allen fall 2025 Photo: Annie Powers / Courtesy of Colleen Allen Colleen Allen fall 2025 Photo: Annie Powers / Courtesy of Colleen Allen In terms of memorability, the fresh-on-the-scene designer’s NYFW presentation rivaled household names.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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That plan would allow Israel to formally annex much of the West Bank and reject the return of Palestinian refugees, in exchange for regional investment and promises of a rump Palestinian state that would be demilitarized and lack sovereignty in any meaningful sense.—
Raja Khalidi,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Jan. 2025
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Officers went to the rear of the home and could not immediately locate the man.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Every week, at the end of his pre-match press conference, the Crystal Palace manager strides past the exit to the rear of the room, picks up a Danish pastry from the spread provided for the media, and expresses gratitude to his audience that one has been saved for him.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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If the bottom falls out of, say, the Chinese real-estate market—among the largest asset classes in the world—the entire global economy could totter.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Backside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backside. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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