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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
Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Last winter, the Tribune wrote about its own efforts to identify the veterans behind the remaining unclaimed Purple Hearts.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
When Yellowstone left off, Rip (Cole Hauser) was preparing to lead the cowboys to Texas and leave Beth (Kelly Reilly) behind, but viewers won't be surprised to find out that their separation doesn't last long.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Preposition
Gilgeous-Alexander trailed only Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo in free-throw attempts this season (10.6 to 8.8), and is averaging 9.2 in the postseason (tied for third with Dončić, behind Antetokounmpo and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Last winter, the Tribune wrote about its own efforts to identify the veterans behind the remaining unclaimed Purple Hearts.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Noun
Because my behind is definitely not getting into no Cessna!
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
When Yellowstone left off, Rip (Cole Hauser) was preparing to lead the cowboys to Texas and leave Beth (Kelly Reilly) behind, but viewers won't be surprised to find out that their separation doesn't last long.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Thomas was going to be picked off before the next pitch, but first baseman Jared Jones hit him in the back of the helmet with his throw.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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If mixing up cocktails at home seems intimidating, don't fear—the secret to your new favorite drink might already be in the back of your fridge.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
Preposition
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If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Noun
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With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2025
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One fan scatters his dad’s ashes underneath his seat.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The temporary truce pulls the world's two largest economies back from the brink after trade between them nearly ground to a halt, raising recession risks in the U.S. and deepening deflationary pressures in China.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Discovery is bringing the Green Lanterns back with a live-action show.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Elissa was scheduled for more imaging tests in late August to see whether the tumors responded to the new therapy.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But beggars can’t be choosers, so Vargas-Keller will be something to watch in round two of the City Series in late July at Sox Park.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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But a clear victory for democracy in Bangladesh, a country of 170 million people, carried a sting in its tail.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Nobody’s going to beat you the last 150 meters, the Denver East senior assured herself, as Lakewood’s Eliana Angelino rode her tail.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Each is wrapped in graceful exterior lines and curves that sweep rearward from a massive hood that evokes a classic Jaguar XKE from the 1960’s.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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This comes as borrowers who are seriously delinquent are now being put into collections.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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For super prime borrowers — or those with credit scores above 780 — who were seriously delinquent, scores sank as much as 175 points.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
5 May 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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