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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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Different mythological tales point to the reason behind this observance.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The rover is expected to leave the boxwork behind in March, continuing its climb up Mount Sharp.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
And the Carolina Panthers (4-4) and the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) each pulled off nail-biting fourth-quarter come-from-behind wins against the Dolphins in wins the defense gift-wrapped its opponents.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
The president has spoken positively about the three leading candidates, but hasn’t put his full weight behind one.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Different mythological tales point to the reason behind this observance.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
The Holy Grail Dang, no lashes left behind with this curler.
—Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
The rover is expected to leave the boxwork behind in March, continuing its climb up Mount Sharp.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Like the scrappy bird in their nickname, the tenacious Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way to 45 come-from-behind victories – most in the major leagues – and 87 overall, tops in the American League with under two weeks left in the 2025 campaign.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Any Negative Nancies won't be singing that tune when static cling has their dress suctioned to their behinds during church.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
And the Carolina Panthers (4-4) and the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) each pulled off nail-biting fourth-quarter come-from-behind wins against the Dolphins in wins the defense gift-wrapped its opponents.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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When the truck slowed down to turn onto 95th Avenue, police say the Subaru failed to slow down and crashed into the back of the trailer.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Shahed can be made cheaply with dual-use components and launched off the back of a truck.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Emotional reunions at airports around the world underscore the relief many families feel after making it home following days of uncertainty.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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That being said, when Modern Family was coming to a close after 11 seasons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson was ready for a change.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brave jumpers leaped into Evergreen Lake on March 1, or meteorological spring, as the delayed Evergreen Lake Plunge took place.—
CBSColorado.com Staff,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a delayed broadcast of the event, edited and aired two hours later, BBC did not remove the slur.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Snag a bar seat early for the best people watching, but be sure to start your meal with the hot buns no matter what.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Then a mid-level Shiite cleric, Khamenei won a seat in the Iranian parliament in 1980 as a member of the Islamic Republican Party and was appointed by Khomeini to the key post of Friday prayers leader in the capital.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
2 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
Adjective
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Amplifying the chaos were questions over who will replace Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late leader, who was killed in the aerial barrage over the weekend.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Israel says one latest attack in the city struck Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage facilities.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Father and son, both members of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe, stare out at a sea of green grass and buffalo berry bushes as a herd of 30 or so bison munch patches of grass, flick their tails at flies, and flop onto the ground, creating brief billows of dust.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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