as in backbones
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 spines
This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
That painful toxin is only contained in their specialized spines, though, so as long as those are clipped off, there is no risk to consuming them.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
It’s covered with black stinging spines.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
If skin contact occurs, those spines can break off in the skin, leading to a burning and stinging sensation, followed by numbness, tingling, swelling, and nausea.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
The women received bone mineral density scans, a standard test used to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis, to measure calcium levels in their lumbar spines and hips.
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Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
Originally there were four different makes, from the same manufacturers as those LMDh spines—LMDh was developed from what was going to be the LMP2 replacement—but the Oreca 07 proved to be so much better than the other three that no one races a Ligier, Dallara, or Riley-Multimatic anymore.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
The pup had likely collided with a cholla, and its spines — barbed like fishhooks — were embedded across his face, legs, stomach and paws.
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Sydney Page,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate chemical defense alarm systems?
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Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
That painful toxin is only contained in their specialized spines, though, so as long as those are clipped off, there is no risk to consuming them.
—
Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
It’s covered with black stinging spines.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
If skin contact occurs, those spines can break off in the skin, leading to a burning and stinging sensation, followed by numbness, tingling, swelling, and nausea.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
The women received bone mineral density scans, a standard test used to diagnose osteopenia and osteoporosis, to measure calcium levels in their lumbar spines and hips.
—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
Originally there were four different makes, from the same manufacturers as those LMDh spines—LMDh was developed from what was going to be the LMP2 replacement—but the Oreca 07 proved to be so much better than the other three that no one races a Ligier, Dallara, or Riley-Multimatic anymore.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
The pup had likely collided with a cholla, and its spines — barbed like fishhooks — were embedded across his face, legs, stomach and paws.
—
Sydney Page,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate chemical defense alarm systems?
—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spines
Noun
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Look under rocks for macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones, like stoneflies).
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Data centers also need to be close enough to users and network backbones to provide fast digital services.
Noun
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The rounded backs and breezy linen upholstery make this dining chair duo a great option for your coastal oasis.
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Fortunately for us, the Southern Living Test Kitchen Team has our backs.
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“Spines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spines. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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