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Adjective
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In the maneuver, a deputy or officer or trooper uses the front of his or her patrol car to push the rear corner of a fleeing car or truck, forcing it into a spin and allowing the officer to block the car and bring it to a stop.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026 -
The rear lock video screen also allows children and elderly a quick way to see who is at the door.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Nov. 2025
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When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sternforemost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sternforemost. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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