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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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The iPhone 16e features a larger screen, utilizes Face ID, features a USB-C charging ports and includes a 48-megapixel rear camera.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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One final tip is to add some color with a highlighter to the rear lure as well.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sum body Four things to know about your butt, er, posterior.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tush Push Friends don’t let friends reenact this Eagles play, a quarterback sneak that involves shoving someone’s posterior with tremendous force.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In Orchard Hills, 7-foot-wide paths run behind the properties, so fire crews and vehicles can better access the back sides of homes.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the back pain benefits, boat pose can hone your ability to breathe properly while simultaneously engaging your core.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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