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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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The tropical wave that could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle seen in red, with a second disturbance seen behind in yellow.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Once again, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have playoff aspirations, but falling behind Philadelphia and Washington in the division could dash those hopes.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in the Green setting, where everything calms, the car’s suspension attempted to break my behind at points.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Preposition
Regardless, Tennessee will likely be playing from behind on a weekly basis, which means Ayomanor could benefit from negative game scripts going forward.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The tropical wave that could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle seen in red, with a second disturbance seen behind in yellow.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The neighbor, who denied any political motivations in the attack, pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress was sentenced to eight months behind bars.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Once again, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have playoff aspirations, but falling behind Philadelphia and Washington in the division could dash those hopes.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
According to SkillCorner, City completed 52 runs in-behind the defensive line against Al Ain in their second group game of the Club World Cup, and 41 against Juventus in the third and final one, having only completed 40 or more in just four of their 38 Premier League games last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in the Green setting, where everything calms, the car’s suspension attempted to break my behind at points.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Her look starred a bold red floor-length Louis Vuitton halter gown featuring a high neckline that extended down in a sweeping floor-length train accentuating the open back of her dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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This time, instead of looking at the sideline, where Brandon Inniss came in motion and then beat his man, Sayin looked to the middle of the field at Smith, who was working across the back of the end zone.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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With the lead gone after that, the bats grew even quieter.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Factors such as the co-owner Cary Heizenrader's death contritubed to the delayed opening.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The atypical symptoms can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.—
Health,
Health,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Republicans hold a strong majority in both chambers of the General Assembly, holding 29 out of 35 seats in the Senate and 81 of 100 seats in the House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Heated seats also are standard on the ’25 model.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Elon Musk has been booted from his spot as the world's richest person, according to Bloomberg's latest ranking.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan, who was a second-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, will need to do his part in helping the team make a late run.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are peacocks everywhere on this island, hundreds of them, maybe thousands, towing their long blue and green tails behind them.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comets are among the most captivating wanderers of the solar system — icy relics from its earliest days that blaze across the sky with glowing tails and mysterious origins.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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California’s legal fight to get those funds back–which hadn’t been spent–will take months if not years to resolve.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inflation has ticked up in recent months, rekindling price concerns that stretch back to a pandemic-era explosion of household costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2026, the amount considered to be a serious delinquent tax debt is $66,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of June, over 6 million borrowers were delinquent, and more than 5 million were in default, the Education Department said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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