rear end

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Recent Examples of rear end The Kimbo 8 separates itself from its older, smaller sibling most notably at the front and rear ends of the cabin. New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026 Common signs of anal gland problems include scooting, persistent odors, and excessive licking of the rear end. 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 See All Example Sentences for rear end
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear end
Noun
  • Constitution Party candidate Brendan Gomez, who ran for the seat in 2024, and independent Sarah Zabel also are in the race and advance to the November general election because their primaries are uncontested.
    Kevin Fixler May 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
  • California Democrats responded with voters approving a map that will likely net the party five more seats in November.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • My cheeks reddened like spring blossoms in the air.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • In another video, Hough was seen wearing a bikini featuring a nude triangle top and black bikini bottoms while jumping on a trampoline surrounded be palm trees.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • The Cubs loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, and Busch coaxed a two-out walk to end the game.
    Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Yellow-rumps, as birders call them, have been seen migrating through northern Illinois even in April and late March.
    Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Carson Pickett’s own-goal in the 65th minute gave the visiting Wave a come-from-behind, 3-2 victory over the expansion Denver Summit on Saturday night in Colorado.
    Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • But, with a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets couldn’t muster their own come-from-behind magic.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Rear end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear%20end. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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