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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
Noun
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The vertebra was located in a layer of rock created during the Late Cretaceous, just before the dinosaurs went extinct.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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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
Noun
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The theatrical market, Roth explains, will be the backbone of The Horror Section’s business.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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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
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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
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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