Thesaurus results for SPINE

spine

noun

ˈspīn

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 on the Web This prompts Elisabeth to turn to a dangerous new drug that, once injected, produces a youthful version of herself, named Sue (Qualley), that bursts out of her spine — but, naturally, the film explores the price Elisabeth pays for indulging her own self-hatred. —

EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024 Despite being acclaimed by Camus and Genet, Simone de Beauvoir and Sartre, Leduc’s books certainly do not stand spine to spine with them in bookshops. —

Hazlitt, 2 Oct. 2024 Back on the boat, the urchins’ spines tickled the air like alien antennae. —

Jaime Lowe, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024 In contrast, low-arousal positive emotions, like calmness, are linked to more open but relaxed postures, such as sitting or standing with an upright, balanced spine, arms resting naturally by the sides and a gentle, neutral stance. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spine

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