as in vertebra
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time
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Recent Examples of spine
In turn, that tension further reduces movement options for the spine, especially during rotation and extension.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
This group of muscles shapes your back from your shoulder blades down to your lower spine.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 15 Feb. 2026
Algebra in between scenes… sends shivers down my spine!
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
This group of muscles shapes your back from your shoulder blades down to your lower spine.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 15 Feb. 2026
Algebra in between scenes… sends shivers down my spine!
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Pasle-Green stresses a focus on proper form; think of a long spine with a braced core when performing a deadlift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
Noun
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Another was almost certainly beheaded; the first vertebra of their spine was cut and there was a big cut mark on their lower jaw.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four sophomores have been the backbone of the fourth straight 20-win season by San Diego State’s women’s basketball team.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Other Republican senators finally grew some backbone and spoke out.—
Kristen Monroe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lubesnik’s boss is one of those suits who hates loose cannons and talks about city hall being on his back.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Colmenarez said during his detention on April 16, 2013, he was forced to kneel down and place his head between his legs while the officers hit his back and neck, kicking and stepping on him with their military boots.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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