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
In Nick Pope, Schar, Dan Burn, Bruno Guimaraes, and Alexander Isak, Newcastle possess a spine that knows how to see out victories.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Low-Impact Strength Training Exercises Strengthening exercises can help support your spine and improve lower back pain.4 Low-impact exercises—ones that avoid jerking, jumping, or other high-speed movements—are less likely than high-impact exercises to exacerbate lower back pain.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2023, her mom was dealing with a cancer relapse that had progressed into her spine.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Low-Impact Strength Training Exercises Strengthening exercises can help support your spine and improve lower back pain.4 Low-impact exercises—ones that avoid jerking, jumping, or other high-speed movements—are less likely than high-impact exercises to exacerbate lower back pain.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison gland under the insect’s skin.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
In 2023, her mom was dealing with a cancer relapse that had progressed into her spine.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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The largest vertebra in that specimen measured 15.5 centimeters (6 inches) in diameter, although there are other megalodon vertebrae in Denmark, for example, with diameters as much as 23 centimeters (9 inches).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
9 Mar. 2025
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The flying reptile, represented by a vertebra from the neck, was found in Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada, in July 2023.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Through much of the 20th century, California’s salmon fishery formed the economic backbone of coastal fishing ports, with fishers using hook and line pulling in millions of pounds in good years.—
Alastair Bland | CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anger and animosity are why fans clamor for the addition of short tracks on the schedule, and the backbone to why Bristol was once one of the hottest tickets in sports with a streak of selling out 55 consecutive races.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The passenger who shot him was stabbed in the back and lungs and remains in critical condition, according to CBS News.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The treadmill won as his body rolled onto its side and quickly moved him to the back and off.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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