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as in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
she preferred to be behind the lead hikers, who were always too much in a rush to enjoy the scenery
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Relevance
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as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
the required work was behind, so now we're running late
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as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
cleaned the baby's behind
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Recent Examples of behind
Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
That said, his influence is unmatched, and no one will come close to his impact from behind the arc for a long, long time.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2024
Your recovery room will likely be stocked with large, bulky pads that extend from in front of your pubic bone all the way up to your behind.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
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Preposition
In 2024, behind Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and star quarterback Shedeur, the Buffaloes went 9-4, were in contention late for a spot in the league championship game and played in the Alamo Bowl.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
That said, his influence is unmatched, and no one will come close to his impact from behind the arc for a long, long time.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Other symptoms include scooting their behinds across carpets, ear infections, watery eyes, loose stool, vomiting, or open sores from excessive scratching.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2024
Your recovery room will likely be stocked with large, bulky pads that extend from in front of your pubic bone all the way up to your behind.
—Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Things that give you chills up the back of your neck.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The lead didn’t last long as American Jake Guentzel found the back of the net to tie the game at 1-1.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Based on a True Story will mark Smith’s full return to music after 20 years.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Rumors of Kelce's potential retirement sparked soon after last Sunday's game ended with the Chief's tough 40-22 loss to the Eagles.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the Cure simply set prices low on their own, with some venues offering seats for $25.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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What’s even more remarkable – and came to light only after his death – is that during the war, Bartali joined the underground resistance, cycling across northern Italy to transport counterfeit identity documents, stuffed into the handlebars and seat posts of his bike.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But two-time national championship point guard Tristen Newton was welcomed back to Connecticut at the under-12 media timeout, earning a standing ovation.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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In June 2023, Pope Francis was admitted back to the Gemelli University Hospital for abdominal surgery, according to Vatican News.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So Gentle and Results-Driven 21 Best Korean Skin-Care Products on Amazon for Glass Skin, Stat Now, watch the XO, Kitty cast spill secrets after sipping the truth serum: Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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The show, which is developed by Jenni Konner and Nora Silver under the eponymous Jenni Konner Productions banner, centers on two brothers who realize their late father was a secret crime lord.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Though the series, which premiered on PBS in the United States in 2010, ended its television run in 2015, fans dusted off their coats, tails, and evening gowns for a film adaptation some four years after the show’s finale—and then once more for a second film in 2022.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Among the pieces still missing are the Black Hawk’s right engine and tail rotor.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
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Looking rearward, especially for parking, was a challenge.—
Evan Williams,
Ars Technica,
18 July 2024
Adjective
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Specifically, Werfel announced that the IRS had successfully pursued 175 delinquent tax cases for millionaires, generating $38 million in recoveries—a few months later, the agency noted that the compliance effort had generated more than $1 billion in collections.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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Five and a half pages in the Jordan Independent included the delinquent tax notice for Scott County for 1994.—
Bernice Hoffman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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