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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
Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
That’s enough to put it just above Microsoft for fourth place on the list of most valuable companies on the stock market, behind only Apple, Google and Nvidia.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The tornado in Jefferson County left behind snapped tree limbs and uprooted trees, NWS said.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Suarez lashed seven shots towards goal on his debut against Casa Pia, going closest after a stomping run in-behind the defence and a sharp shot into the side netting.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
According to unofficial reporting from the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, Jones remains behind Jackson by around nine points.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 June 2026
That’s enough to put it just above Microsoft for fourth place on the list of most valuable companies on the stock market, behind only Apple, Google and Nvidia.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Adverb
Despite its massive spending, Meta has fallen behind on the race and media reports have focused on the challenges Zuckerberg and his team now face.
—John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The tornado in Jefferson County left behind snapped tree limbs and uprooted trees, NWS said.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Adjective
Like the scrappy bird in their nickname, the tenacious Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way to 45 come-from-behind victories – most in the major leagues – and 87 overall, tops in the American League with under two weeks left in the 2025 campaign.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Right-hander Jordan Romano couldn’t get another out, and the Angels had to watch the Yankees celebrate a come-from-behind, walk-off win for the second time in the series.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Suarez lashed seven shots towards goal on his debut against Casa Pia, going closest after a stomping run in-behind the defence and a sharp shot into the side netting.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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But after Lionel Messi got the first legal ball into the back of the net, energy north of the river has remained high.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Preposition
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Armas expressed wanting to get more minutes for her after the Current’s last run of matches before the World Cup break.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The week, however, was not without controversy for the South Korean team, as the squad barred press from their home country after audio of media criticizing the mandatory military service exemption granted to Son was leaked.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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So far, Lan has paid back about $455,000, and the Ho Chi Minh City Judgment Enforcement Agency is still actively processing assets related to Lan for damage compensation, Nguyen told CNN.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie will be back at the box office this weekend, delivering what could be the biggest film debut of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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That meant a delayed return to full activities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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In a statement provided to KDKA-TV, Allegheny County said that a malfunction led to the delayed opening.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The game followed a championship series filled with down-to-the-wire face-offs won by edge-of-your-seat buzzer beaters.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Nov. 2025
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When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In late March, John Tortorella took over a Vegas Golden Knights team that had lost 12 of its last 16 games and didn’t remotely resemble a championship contender.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Georgia landed a significant transfer commit late Monday afternoon from Gonzaga redshirt junior infielder Mikey Bell.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Zendaya wore an ensemble from one of her favorite brands, Louis Vuitton, stepping out in a bold-shoulder military jacket complete with tails.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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The fuselage came to rest across a concrete barrier, while its tail broke off and fell to a lower section of roadway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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