as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long
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Recent Examples of backside
When Wembanyama countered by guarding up on the action more and losing the ability to contain Robinson’s rolls, the Knicks stuck Fox’s man under the hoop so that the point guard was the backside rim protector.
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Gallardo dribbled the ball down the left side, and had some Mexico teammates streaking on the backside of the goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
In one snap, Lively affectionally touched Reynold's backside.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Contreras hit a 463-foot home run, the second longest of the year, and managed to fall to his backside in the process.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Gallardo dribbled the ball down the left side, and had some Mexico teammates streaking on the backside of the goal.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
In one snap, Lively affectionally touched Reynold's backside.
—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Contreras hit a 463-foot home run, the second longest of the year, and managed to fall to his backside in the process.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for backside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backside
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The product is typically marketed for consumers to use on the face (particularly the cheeks), buttocks and breasts, Coons shares.
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Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
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Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
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While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Can turkey tail mushrooms shrink lipomas, the soft, fatty lumps that show up under the skin of countless aging dogs?
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Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.
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Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Haiti trails at the bottom with 0.
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The case design is also high-quality, with a mesh front panel that highlights the three front-facing RGB fans (a fourth is at the rear for optimal airflow) and plenty of room for expansion if the default components aren't doing it for you.
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“Backside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backside. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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