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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
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In the background, composer Jerskin Fendrix worked with Lanthimos’ team to build the intensity and send a chill down viewers’ spines with his avant-garde music.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Parents have always needed to raise children with strong spines, thick skins and moral virtue.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Over his 12-year NFL career, Mathieu became regarded as one of the league's premier defensive backs.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the defensive side, Miami has also agreed to terms with defensive backs coach Ryan Downard, cornerbacks coach Jahmile Addae and linebackers coach Al Washington.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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