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Recent Examples of dorsal
The dorsal column nuclei process and categorize touch information before sending it to cortical areas that discriminate among different types of touch.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
They are so named for the black color on the tips of their dorsal and pectoral fins.
—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
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
They are so named for the black color on the tips of their dorsal and pectoral fins.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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Toilets are fitted with side and rear grab bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even with the pandemic nearly six years in the rear-view mirror, work-from-home debates have continued as large companies—including Stellantis and Home Depot just in the last month—asked workers to come back to the office five days a week.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The posterior cingulate, which is involved in self-reflection and memory, had lower volume with higher marijuana use.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Training programs focusing on strengthening the posterior chain muscles — hamstrings, glutes and calves — support the rehabilitation process and help prevent future injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Powell, 32, has also been playing through lower back tightness in recent games.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even though Draymond Green sat out against the Grizzlies with a back injury, the offense did not seem to suffer early on.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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