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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
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The new species was identified by its DNA, body proportions, eye size, fin spines, internal anatomy and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Spicomellus had a back that was probably bristling with sharper spines, along with far larger ones along its outer edges.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most catfish have several thick black bars on their backs and tails.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Royals know their backs are against the wall.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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