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Recent Examples of vertebra
They have not been helped by knee problems for star sprinter Tim Merlier and a broken spinal vertebra for new signing Laurenz Rex.
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Another was almost certainly beheaded; the first vertebra of their spine was cut and there was a big cut mark on their lower jaw.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Multi-density sponges – wrapped in impossibly soft elastic micro-linen fabric – in the seat and headrest contoured to every curve in my anatomy, deliberately cupping each vertebra as if the chair were custom fitted to me, and me only.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Another was almost certainly beheaded; the first vertebra of their spine was cut and there was a big cut mark on their lower jaw.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Multi-density sponges – wrapped in impossibly soft elastic micro-linen fabric – in the seat and headrest contoured to every curve in my anatomy, deliberately cupping each vertebra as if the chair were custom fitted to me, and me only.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebra
Noun
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According to the Mayo Clinic, ATRT is a very rare, fast-growing cancer that starts in the brain or spinal cord.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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She was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica, or NMO — a rare, autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the optic nerves and the spinal cord.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That disorienting time shift, into the far harsher historical world of 1855, Idaho, is what gives Burke’s book not just its spine but its compelling narrative shape.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The knee pillow is designed to help align the spine and reduce pressure on hips, knees, and joints for side sleepers.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He is built like a running back and bodies defensive backs after the catch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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When McDaniels popped off, teammates had his back.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Vertebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebra. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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