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Recent Examples of tailbacks
Auburn loaded up at running back, with Washington (788 yards at Baylor in 2025) among three new tailbacks who ran for over 600 yards last season.
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Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Miami’s offensive line paved the way as all three tailbacks scored a rushing touchdown.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Your tailbacks and your offensive line are good enough to be your base.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Miami’s offensive line paved the way as all three tailbacks scored a rushing touchdown.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Your tailbacks and your offensive line are good enough to be your base.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailbacks
Noun
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Apricots are excellent for fresh eating, making preserves and jams, creating fruit leather, and drying.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which sells jams and other products, will continue without Netflix.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lengthy delays to get through security checkpoints come as more travelers are going on trips for spring break and running into snarls because of the partial government shutdown.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the scope of the IEEPA tariffs was so massive (to date, CBP and administration officials estimate IEEPA revenue rings in at up to $175 billion) that the process is bound to hit some snarls.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Transportation by pipelines and tankers can also be an issue, risking more bottlenecks and higher prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Certain venues and activities tend to be especially popular, creating potential hallway bottlenecks, scarce seating and long lines.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Tailbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailbacks. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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