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
Their perspective gives a real emotional spine to the film.
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Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The high, firm sides will keep your neck supported, and the flat back helps keep your spine aligned.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The sound of a car suddenly pulling away sends a shock down his spine.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Bibliophile Diverse Spines Puzzle For the reader who also loves to relax by puzzling, this 500-piece puzzle featuring spines of new and old literary classics by a range of authors will do just the trick.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
The high, firm sides will keep your neck supported, and the flat back helps keep your spine aligned.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The sound of a car suddenly pulling away sends a shock down his spine.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 28 Nov. 2024
Bibliophile Diverse Spines Puzzle For the reader who also loves to relax by puzzling, this 500-piece puzzle featuring spines of new and old literary classics by a range of authors will do just the trick.
—Esther Carlstone, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a vertebra in the spine slips out of alignment and puts pressure on the vertebrae below it, according to the Cleveland Clinic.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spondylolisthesis is when one of the bones in your spine, called a vertebra, slips forward.Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Annual sustainability reports should also serve as the backbone of your overall corporate narrative.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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First, she was spotted rocking the look, straight down her back, paired with hazel eye contacts, a pink pout and bedazzled eye corners.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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An officer first shocked Johnson in his chest, then a second time in his back.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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