spine

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 As a whole, this is a cozy throwback that’s just edgy enough to send a chill down your spine on a cold evening. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025 Its razor-sharp edge was also supported by a sturdy spine with enough weight to fall straight through the potatoes without any pressure needed. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025 Equally worrying for Inzaghi will be just how much his core players have left in the tank; most of the spine of this team played big minutes across their three group games with minimal opportunity for rest or rotation. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 27 June 2025 Best mattress deals for back sleepers Back sleepers should choose a mattress that provides a balance of support and comfort to maintain the natural curvature of the spine. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spine
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Noun
  • The 29-year-old suffered a concussion and his own fractured vertebra, though less serious than Landa’s injury.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • While doing some unrelated research years after finding the fossil in storage, Bourque came across an image of a tegu vertebra.
    Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The theatrical market, Roth explains, will be the backbone of The Horror Section’s business.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 9 July 2025
  • Before smartphones and summer schedules packed tighter than a church potluck, lawn sprinklers, slip n’ slides, biking to the neighborhood pool, and lemonade stands were the backbone of summer.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • In addition, some vehicles only have to display a back plate, like historic vehicles and motorcycles.
    Eleanor Nash July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
  • Collier, who missed the last two games with lower back soreness, came up clutch late.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025

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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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