rearwards

Definition of rearwardsnext
plural of rearward
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backs
Noun
  • With their backs against the wall, the Knicks showed the Hawks there are levels to playoff basketball.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • He is built like a running back and bodies defensive backs after the catch.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Rearwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearwards. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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