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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
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In a new study, the team grew miniature human spinal cords from induced pluripotent stem cells and then deliberately injured them to replicate key features of traumatic spinal cord damage.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The current crisis in Iran has sent memories bubbling to the surface for the collective, and chills down the spines of viewers.—
Chloe Shrager,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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They are characterized by being a white fungus with downward cascading spines and are typically found in the fall.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli continues with the Directoire line in August, but lowered backs.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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What was a surprise was that all four of Miami’s top running backs stayed with the team.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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