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
Those types of moves would strengthen the spine of next season’s team.
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Calderon also looks for hardcover books and pays attention to the spines, not the fragile jackets.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
These cells reside in what’s called the dorsolateral zone of the ventral horn—the dorsolateral zone of the spine is in the upper back of the fish, while the ventral horn is the underside of the spine.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
The Raindrop Dreams massage started with my massage therapist, Nicole, sprinkling seven essential oils along my spine.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Calderon also looks for hardcover books and pays attention to the spines, not the fragile jackets.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
These cells reside in what’s called the dorsolateral zone of the ventral horn—the dorsolateral zone of the spine is in the upper back of the fish, while the ventral horn is the underside of the spine.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
The Raindrop Dreams massage started with my massage therapist, Nicole, sprinkling seven essential oils along my spine.
—Sheryl Nance-Nash, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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Education is the backbone of society, shaping the mindsets of future leaders, influencers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs through a blend of skills and knowledge.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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These critical components form the backbone of your security posture.Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Just ask these stars, all of whom struggled to produce against the All-Pro defensive back.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2025
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Photographer David Northall of the United Kingdom watched as the intrepid hunter grabbed the cape porcupine’s back right leg.Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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