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
Indeed, who doesn’t love a montage of contestants repeatedly falling on their backside to kooky circus music and sound effects?
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Just hit me right in the backside number.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Barron finished the round at 2 under after a double bogey on the par-4 16th left him with a 38 on the backside and an opening 70.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
In one of the photos, Alba turned from behind, showing off her cheeky bikini bottoms and sandy backside.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
Just hit me right in the backside number.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Barron finished the round at 2 under after a double bogey on the par-4 16th left him with a 38 on the backside and an opening 70.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
In one of the photos, Alba turned from behind, showing off her cheeky bikini bottoms and sandy backside.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backside
Noun
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for injuries to his eye, ears and cheeks, police said.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Just cut off the cheeks and scoop out the flesh with a spoon right into the blender.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The level of luxury she’s introduced with Barracuda is a stark contrast to the humbler quarters generally associated with backpackers and itinerant surf bums, which still make up the majority of Itacaré’s lodging options.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the oversized top has a split hem that falls below the bum.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The margin will narrow by one seat once the government reopens and the winner of a special election, Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, is sworn in.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also performed well in one red state election, flipping two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Viewers were able to see the hilarious shot of Jinky in the bath quickly cut to a very telling scene of the same dog bounding into a marshland or small lake, tail wagging, body splashing through mud and water in total ecstasy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The koala was entirely gray with a slightly lighter back end and some nearly white spots on its rump, the video showed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The second was hit at 338 paces in the rump.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bodies quickly decompose at the bottom of the ocean or in a swamp, leaving few traces behind.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
11 Nov. 2025
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Roast cabbage and pierogies 12 to 15 minutes, then stir cabbage, flip pierogies, and swap baking sheets top to bottom.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authorities added that Roman rushed to the rear of the burning ATV and helped get a 6-year-old out — later identified as a family friend — who was having trouble opening the door.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Backside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backside. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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