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Recent Examples of tailbacks
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.
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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
Ott ranks fourth in attempts among tailbacks, behind Tory Blaylock (42), Jovantae Barnes (19) and Xavier Robinson (13).
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Your tailbacks and your offensive line are good enough to be your base.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Ott ranks fourth in attempts among tailbacks, behind Tory Blaylock (42), Jovantae Barnes (19) and Xavier Robinson (13).
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 Oct. 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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Eating well is a huge feature—from the perfect crepes, homemade jams and market fruit of breakfast to Dyades locavore menu, noted in the Michelin guide, which makes the herbs, flowers, fruit and vegetables from the kitchen garden shine.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The initial drop of shelf-stable food products — including jams, teas, crêpe mix and flower sprinkles — has since expanded to include wines, candles and a limited edition leather bookmark.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite headwinds like tariffs, supply chain snarls and higher costs for solar panels and other components, Fishman said, the initiative is having an impact.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And, two, worldwide supply chain snarls also stemming from the pandemic.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sanctions are shifting to bottlenecks such as advanced chips, equipment and energy inputs.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The other major advantage for China is in energy generation, one of the biggest bottlenecks in the AI race.—
Jasmine Wu,Deirdre Bosa,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tailbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailbacks. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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