hind

Definition of hindnext
as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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Adjective
  • The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity.
    Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
  • Atlanta Golf and Social is located in the rear corner of the food hall, offering a quieter respite from the bustling dining room.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • The back line has leaned heavily on young defenders such as Luca Bombino, Osvald Søe, Manu Duah and Oscar Verhoeven — and has needed Christopher McVey to be the adult in the room.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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