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
With its closure, another piece of South First’s cultural spine disappears.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Conversation is mixed-positive per RelishMix, the better word of mouth due to Campbell’s return as the franchise’s spine, rather than just a cameo.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Every layer works in harmony to align the spine, ease pressure, and enhance recovery.
—Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The spine has given something up.
—Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Conversation is mixed-positive per RelishMix, the better word of mouth due to Campbell’s return as the franchise’s spine, rather than just a cameo.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Every layer works in harmony to align the spine, ease pressure, and enhance recovery.
—Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
The spine has given something up.
—Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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They have not been helped by knee problems for star sprinter Tim Merlier and a broken spinal vertebra for new signing Laurenz Rex.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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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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Daily While Caspara uses a plethora of supplements to help support thicker, healthier hair growth—both personally and with her clients—this one from Hush & Hush is the backbone of her regimen.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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To start the new Mideast war, Donnie acted on his own with no resistance from his sycophants, who have no backbones.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are hardly any natural centre-forwards like Gerd Muller, Rudi Voller, Miroslav Klose, or centre-backs like Jurgen Kohler and Karlheinz Forster.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Even Simon was injured with shrapnel damage and burns on his back and face.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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