Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posteriorly
Adverb
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Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Nov. 2025 -
When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Court documents say that the two victims were driving east on Highway 62 on the Interstate 35W interchange when Morgan approached from behind in an unmarked black Ford Expedition.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Aston Martin, long a beloved and respected supporting player, has surged close behind with wins in two categories.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The music stops abruptly as the Grammy winner breathes deeply and even seems to stumble backward at one point.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
21 June 2026
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First, hinge at your hips, bringing the kettlebell backward between your legs.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posteriorly. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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