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Recent Examples of dorsal
When a wave of dorsal/ventral muscle contractions proceeds from the back to the front of the animal, the animal is propelled backwards.
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John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
This series of footage shows (from left) the shark in the moments before impact, the boat striking the shark's dorsal area (center) and the shark at its resting place after the impact.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 July 2024
Meanwhile the dorsal auditory pathway, the brain area that connects the auditory cortex with movement areas, is where the rhythm apparently matches the basic beat.
—Anna Von Hopffgarten, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2024
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John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
This series of footage shows (from left) the shark in the moments before impact, the boat striking the shark's dorsal area (center) and the shark at its resting place after the impact.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 24 July 2024
Meanwhile the dorsal auditory pathway, the brain area that connects the auditory cortex with movement areas, is where the rhythm apparently matches the basic beat.
—Anna Von Hopffgarten, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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From there, an optional drop-down 59 x 83-in (150 x 210-cm) rear bed sleeps two more at night and moves out of the way in the day.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2025
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The head must be high, the feet body-width apart, sometimes with one rear hoof slightly behind the other.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier on Friday, it was reported that All-Defensive Team swingman Herbert Jones will be out indefinitely due to a posterior labrum tear in his right shoulder, as confirmed by imaging on Thursday.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the 35-10 loss that McCaffrey has a posterior cruciate injury that could cut short his third season as the 49ers’ offensive catalyst.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
1 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But a win over Duke is a crown jewel in their back pockets.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The request from Shedd, the former Tesla engineer, in particular, illustrates the variety of avenues and back doors that DOGE and Musk’s allies may have available to enter the government’s systems.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2023
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In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Dec. 2022
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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