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Recent Examples of dorsal
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
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Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Only female anglerfish adorn the dorsal appendage, according to Oceana, an ocean conversation organization.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Only female anglerfish adorn the dorsal appendage, according to Oceana, an ocean conversation organization.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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There were no paper towels at the rear hand sink and hand sink at the beverage prep area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The iX3 is extremely stiff, with the front and rear axles mounted to the battery pack.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The posterior chain is the muscles on the entire backside of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some essential moves include: Deadlifts—strengthens the posterior chain and teaches how to lift weights from the floor without damaging the back.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing a back brace for 16 hours a day was also becoming an excessive burden.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The footage showed the thief taking the box through the venue toward a back alley, where a getaway vehicle was waiting.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
2 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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