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as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the chapel's posterior location in the church serves to make it a quiet retreat
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2
as in subsequent
being, occurring, or carried out at a time after something else
artifacts dating from a posterior historical period
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the baseball players were always slapping one another on the posterior
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Recent Examples of posterior
Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the main causes of floaters is posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD, which occurs when the shrinking vitreous gel pulls away from the retina entirely.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Those who just want to dangle their legs and keep their posteriors affixed for the entire run, though, can still see through the clear water, especially when migrating over to pockets of shade from the trees lining either bank.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
Throughout the week, runners should include one session emphasizing single-leg strength and another emphasizing posterior chain strength.
—Jim Diehl Cscs, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
One of the main causes of floaters is posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD, which occurs when the shrinking vitreous gel pulls away from the retina entirely.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
People with flat feet and those with hip tightness can be more prone to shin splints, as can those with tightness or weakness in the calves or tibialis posterior (the muscle on the backside of the shin bone), Dr. Betiku adds.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Those who just want to dangle their legs and keep their posteriors affixed for the entire run, though, can still see through the clear water, especially when migrating over to pockets of shade from the trees lining either bank.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posterior
Adjective
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Parking will be available in the rear lot by Door 4.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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After that 2-1 defeat away to City last month, Arsenal’s subsequent 1-0 home win against Newcastle United still felt like the performance of a team acutely aware of the pressure mounting around them, with the Emirates Stadium crowd’s tetchiness palpable.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Many researchers had assumed that all robotic missions sent there would so thoroughly succumb to Venus’s brutal combo of scorchingly hot surface temperature and crushingly high atmospheric pressure that little would be left behind for subsequent study.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
Noun
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My cheeks reddened like spring blossoms in the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Declan Rice puffed his cheeks out for what could have been a world-record attempt in cheek-puffing.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Premium Back Massager Practical, sleek, and top of the line, this back massager is perfect for at-home spa days.—
Maeve Dunigan,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The device, known as the Grappler, was released from where it was installed on the front bumper of a sheriff’s vehicle and onto the fleeing suspect’s back tires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The flat-back design also keeps her head from being pushed against the seat.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Some climbed over seats and began obstructing the aisle.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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In later life, Richard was honored as Lord Attenborough, and David became a knight of the realm.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The multifamily complex proposed on the north portion of the site still would require a future special-use permit, requiring the developers to reappear before council at a later date.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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But the long tail of bets creates a long tail of self-dealing that will be harder for authorities to catch.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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The carapace of a spiny lobster (the part that is not the tail) must be greater than three inches long to be legal size.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Squinting through the flatulent fog, Absalom manages to return fire, planting a red-hot iron on Nicholas’s bum.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Posterior.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posterior. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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