Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dorsal
Unlike most frog species that rely on water for egg development, this species uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young.
—
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the vast majority of frog species that rely on water for egg development, this miniature amphibian uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dorsal
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Unlike the vast majority of frog species that rely on water for egg development, this miniature amphibian uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dorsal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
-
Neither the cops nor the family were ever able to make contact with Simmons who was seen throwing a microwave, a lamp and several pots and pans out a rear window into the back yard.—
Theodore Parisienne,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
-
But perhaps, more interestingly, the Cybercab will be a front-wheel drive, single-speed automatic – as opposed to a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive on most Tesla EVs.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
The posterior chain is the muscles on the entire backside of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
-
Rojas was announced as a scratch due to posterior elbow soreness an hour before the game started, pressing Woods Richardson back into starting duty.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Adjective
-
Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
-
Blake Snell has pitched three innings this season, and Tyler Glasnow is on the 60-day IL with a back injury.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
-
The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
