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Recent Examples of dorsal
Unlike the vast majority of frog species that rely on water for egg development, this miniature amphibian uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
This prickly dinosaur amazed researchers In August 2025, the new discovery, announced in an article published by the journal Nature, contained vertebrae, dorsal ribs and weird spikes which were fused directly on to the dinosaur's bone.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
This prickly dinosaur amazed researchers In August 2025, the new discovery, announced in an article published by the journal Nature, contained vertebrae, dorsal ribs and weird spikes which were fused directly on to the dinosaur's bone.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Atlanta Golf and Social is located in the rear corner of the food hall, offering a quieter respite from the bustling dining room.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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But this exercise also activates the posterior chain, or the interconnected muscles that run up the backside of your body.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
28 May 2026
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Rojas was announced as a scratch due to posterior elbow soreness an hour before the game started, pressing Woods Richardson back into starting duty.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that the promenade would connect the back side of the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River and that the promenade was a part of the McMillian Plan, the early 20th century plan that laid out the National Mall.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The frame has a straight silhouette that cradles supportive bolsters and back cushions that practically beg for a Netflix marathon.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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