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Recent Examples of tailbacks
The team’s tailbacks were led by Jordan James and rookie Kaelon Black.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
During last week’s practice that was opened up to the media the Dolphins offense was picked off three times, and a ton of passes were check-down passes thrown to the tailbacks and tight ends.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
At some point on Saturday, or before, look at the tailbacks most likely to be on the board after Round 2 or Round 3.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 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
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 May 2026
During last week’s practice that was opened up to the media the Dolphins offense was picked off three times, and a ton of passes were check-down passes thrown to the tailbacks and tight ends.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
At some point on Saturday, or before, look at the tailbacks most likely to be on the board after Round 2 or Round 3.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 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
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailbacks
Noun
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The Crusaders, who claimed a SoCal-record third regional title, racked up 14 hits but Payne worked out of several jams.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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Barton recommends using them in recipes like jams, jellies, preserves, and smoothies where their softer texture won't be an issue.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Travel industry leaders and major airlines warn the proposal would devastate tourism, choke international cargo and create massive operational snarls.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Emergency physicians do not control inpatient staffing, discharge bottlenecks, rehabilitation placement delays, or bed availability, yet emergency departments absorb the consequences when hospitals operate beyond capacity.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The expansion followed numerous complaints from American shippers in the wake of global supply chain bottlenecks throughout 2021 and 2022, who had alleged that container shipping companies were bypassing them for service and charging them excessive late fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Tailbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailbacks. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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