as in vertebra
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time
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Recent Examples of spine
Firm mattresses usually work best for people who sleep on their stomach since firm mattresses compress significantly less than softer mattresses do, which means that your lower spine won’t be drawn into a pronounced curve.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The mere mention of the name will likely send jolts of electricity down the spine of any lover of classic 1980s supercars.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Slouching, rounding your shoulders, or a forward head posture—when your head juts forward and is out of alignment with your spine—can stress back muscles, including your lat muscles.7
This misalignment causes the muscle to become fatigued, inflamed, and tight over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Inflammation within the cervical spine from diseases like Guillain-Barré syndrome or multiple sclerosis (MS)
6.
—Soma Mandal, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The mere mention of the name will likely send jolts of electricity down the spine of any lover of classic 1980s supercars.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Slouching, rounding your shoulders, or a forward head posture—when your head juts forward and is out of alignment with your spine—can stress back muscles, including your lat muscles.7
This misalignment causes the muscle to become fatigued, inflamed, and tight over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Feb. 2025
Inflammation within the cervical spine from diseases like Guillain-Barré syndrome or multiple sclerosis (MS)
6.
—Soma Mandal, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for spine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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Nix was listed on the Week 13 injury report with a back issue, which has since been diagnosed as a transverse process fracture — a break on the side of a vertebra in the spine.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Megan, who suffered multiple injuries, including a broken foot and vertebra, spent three weeks in the ICU and then was transferred to a rehab facility, according to the report.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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On the other side of the screen, Ukrainians die, lose territory, see apartment blocks reduced to rubble, consider desertion, and watch the backbone of their western support dissolve.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Since 2008, he's reportedly had close to 15 surgeries, with six on his back alone, according to NBC.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Ragin’ Cajuns football jerseys and a crucifix hang above the back counter.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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