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Recent Examples of dorsal
By attacking them from below, the orcas avoid the whale sharks' tough dorsal skin that has denticles embedded on the outside, with thick connective tissue beneath it.
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Because of this dorsal/ventral bias in body bends, any normal living, moving individual tends to lie on either its left side or its right side when observed crossing a horizontal surface.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
As seen in the preview clip below, Hudson invites Hahn to share how the dorsal nudity in Agatha All Along‘s first episode came to be, and then presents her with a plaque commemorating her piece of Marvel history.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Oct. 2024
When a wave of dorsal/ventral muscle contractions proceeds from the back to the front of the animal, the animal is propelled backwards.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
Because of this dorsal/ventral bias in body bends, any normal living, moving individual tends to lie on either its left side or its right side when observed crossing a horizontal surface.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
As seen in the preview clip below, Hudson invites Hahn to share how the dorsal nudity in Agatha All Along‘s first episode came to be, and then presents her with a plaque commemorating her piece of Marvel history.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Oct. 2024
When a wave of dorsal/ventral muscle contractions proceeds from the back to the front of the animal, the animal is propelled backwards.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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Airstream In place of the dinette/convertible secondary bed Airstream trailers would typically house in this rear space, Airstream installs the main bedroom area to give owners the opportunity to enjoy scenic views and fresh air from the comfort of bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Power folding operation arrived for the rear hatch, the third row of seats, and even the running boards.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The Eagles have had success running the play since 2022, with two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Jalen Hurts as the person getting his posterior propelled and seven-time Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce leading the effort in front.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Focus on strengthening the muscles in your posterior chain, which include your glutes and hamstrings.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Orioles loaded the bases in the eighth before the A’s called on closing pitcher Mason Miller, who struck out back to back batters.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Bumgarner missed much of the 2020 season with a back injury and was 15-32 with a 5.23 ERA in four seasons before being released after four starts in 2023.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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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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In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Dec. 2022
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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