as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
the mother swatted her toddler lightly on his diapered rear end to get his attention
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Recent Examples of rear end
Common signs of anal gland problems include scooting, persistent odors, and excessive licking of the rear end.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Little Sorrel’s head hangs between its legs, and its rear end rides in the saddle.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The second semi-trailer came to a stop in the left lane, and a third vehicle hit the rear end of it, sustaining major damage to the front and driver's side.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Little Sorrel’s head hangs between its legs, and its rear end rides in the saddle.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
The second semi-trailer came to a stop in the left lane, and a third vehicle hit the rear end of it, sustaining major damage to the front and driver's side.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear end
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Flying into Singapore over the weekend gave me a front row seat to the literal sea of cargo ships sitting idle in the Port of Singapore.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The prospect of empty seats would alarm the television networks and sponsors who have paid top dollar to be associated with the tournament.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Instead of reserving blush strictly for your cheeks, try dabbing a small amount underneath your eyes.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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When Ginger sat, Kim noted that her tail tucked forward between her legs like a little seat.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sluggish, tail-dragging, dim-witted behemoths were out, and hot-blooded dinos were in.—
Steve Brusatte,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 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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Coach told us to be first one to the ball and to make those 50/50 plays, to do it on a bum ankle but still being able to give it my all and leave everything there for my teammates.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shots were fired at a house party in the 16000 block of East Bails Place just after midnight on July 20, the Sunday-morning tail end of a Saturday-night party, according to the Aurora Police Department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The jet’s tail end was lifted onto a large dolly, which was then towed via long tethers by two vehicles driving side by side.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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With the Yankees down a run in the bottom of the ninth, Jose Caballero lined a two-RBI walkoff double into left-center field off of Jordan Romano to give the Bombers a comeback 5-4 win.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cozy fleece bottoms have a flattering straight-leg fit and feature subtle side piping, giving them a fashionable, sporty effect.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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But there are some companies, like the rump of Motorola or IBM, that hang in, and there are others that have disrupted whole industries and are still on top.—
,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Right-hander Jordan Romano couldn’t get another out, and the Angels had to watch the Yankees celebrate a come-from-behind, walk-off win for the second time in the series.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Suarez lashed seven shots towards goal on his debut against Casa Pia, going closest after a stomping run in-behind the defence and a sharp shot into the side netting.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Rear end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear%20end. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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