as in cheeks
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
The Elevated Velocity’s profile ― long hood, spacious interior, short rear overhang, fastback rear end ― is consistent with the current Cadillac Lyriq and Celestiq.
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Drivers have gone down in victory lane before — SRX driver Doug Coby fell out of his car at Stafford Speedway and landed on his rear end in 2021 — but none in memory has fallen off his car in a way that resulted in injury.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
The seven bright stars of the dipper outline the rear end and the tail of the constellation Big Bear, or Ursa Major.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
The mill now routes around 450 horsepower through a Tremec five-speed on the way to a Series 3 rear end rebuilt with a limited-slip differential.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Drivers have gone down in victory lane before — SRX driver Doug Coby fell out of his car at Stafford Speedway and landed on his rear end in 2021 — but none in memory has fallen off his car in a way that resulted in injury.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
The seven bright stars of the dipper outline the rear end and the tail of the constellation Big Bear, or Ursa Major.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
The mill now routes around 450 horsepower through a Tremec five-speed on the way to a Series 3 rear end rebuilt with a limited-slip differential.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rear end
Noun
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These looks often emphasize exaggerated features, painted-on rosy cheeks, and stitched details, incorporating eerie and whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jose Mourinho had just got up from his seat in the Benfica dugout, at the start of the game, when the Chelsea supporters in the Matthew Harding Stand at Stamford Bridge started to serenade him.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the applause continued, Clooney kissed his wife Amal, who looked emotional in her seat just behind him.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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There, patrons are sure to be seen sipping on a sweet and tropical drink the color of a bright summer sunflower, or the bright tail patch of the official state bird.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Read on for spectacular views of this wandering comet and its magnificent tail as captured by astrophotographers around the world.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cora planned for his players to test the right fielder’s bum elbow — the Red Sox always attack pinstriped vulnerabilities on the basepaths — and sure enough Nick Sogard turned a single into a double in the seventh because Judge can’t throw the ball.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Among them are South Korean’s CIA Director (Ryoo Seung-bum) and the Japanese Deputy Minister of Transport (Takayuki Yamada).—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hydro Flask’s offering comes at a time when everyone’s attention is turned to charms: a carry-over trend from 2024’s tail end, when, according to Lyst Index’s Q4 2024 report, searches for bag charms spiked by 77 percent on the platform.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The ultra-high-performance model, which debuted in 2023 at the very tail end of the third-generation Challenger’s lifecycle, added a 3.0-liter supercharger to the original Demon variant’s 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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The second was hit at 338 paces in the rump.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
24 Sep. 2025
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His skin was taut with strength; his rump came right off his back like his father’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Each transition creates a risk of leaving a 401(k) behind, especially when workers are unaware of their options or deterred by cumbersome rollover processes.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to the San Diego Police Department, two female joggers were grabbed on the behind by another jogger — one at the end of June in the Mount Soledad area and one in late July in the Pacific Beach area.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rear end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rear%20end. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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