Thesaurus results for TAILBACK

tailback

noun

ˈtāl-ˌbak

British

as in jam

a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement stuck in a five-mile tailback on the southbound carriageway

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Recent Examples of tailback One versatile, speedy tailback who may catch the attention of scouts at next week’s NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis is Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson, who is training in South Florida at Bommarito Performance Systems. —

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 The Broncos also will need more production from tailbacks Jaleel McLaughlin and RJ Harvey, who combined for 41 rushing yards across just 10 carries against Buffalo. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026 The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas. —

Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026 Even Darius Taylor, a talented but oft-injured tailback, who will no doubt be the Gophers’ starter next season, waited until the last moment — at least publicly — to renew his vows with Minnesota. —

John Shipley, Twin Cities, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailback

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Noun

Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.

— Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
This set comes with six 16-ounce jars perfect for storing homemade sauces, salsa, jam, and more.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026