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Recent Examples of dorsal
They are so named for the black color on the tips of their dorsal and pectoral fins.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Detailed images of two consecutive dorsal vertebrae of the Istiorachis macarthurae spine.
—Hannah Peart, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Is there any way to remove the shrimp’s dorsal tract?
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Detailed images of two consecutive dorsal vertebrae of the Istiorachis macarthurae spine.
—Hannah Peart, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Is there any way to remove the shrimp’s dorsal tract?
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.
—Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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Police said the suspect or suspects tried to get in through the basement window and rear door of the home, but didn't succeed.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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As far as rider aids are concerned, throttle-by-wire, cruise control, ABS, and rear-cylinder deactivation are included as standard – nothing that stands out here.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Know that the driver has a posterior hippocampus larger than yours.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kettlebell Deadlift Deadlifts work your posterior chain (backside) muscles, including your glutes, hamstrings, lower back muscles, and core muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Bulls held Huerter out of Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat because of back spasms.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Raw meat was stored above the vegetables in the freezer, some employee food was stored with the establishment’s food and the back storage area needed to be cleaned.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2023
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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