posteriorly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for posteriorly
Adverb
  • 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
  • To stay close, Aracely left her life in Los Angeles behind.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Shahsavani followed behind until the Waymo turned right in the area of Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills, the kids still hanging out the windows.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • Marathon is going to start bending over backward to attract new players, but it was never supposed to.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Jets took a huge step backward this season by completely missing the playoffs after winning the Presidents' Trophy the season before.
    Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posteriorly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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