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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
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The new species was identified by its body proportions, spines, scale pattern, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 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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One of these is Trent Alexander-Arnold but, as The Athletic has reported, a position change to midfield was not discussed in depth during the process of his transfer from Liverpool as Madrid saw him as one of the best right-backs in the world.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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