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as in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
she preferred to be behind the lead hikers, who were always too much in a rush to enjoy the scenery
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as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
the required work was behind, so now we're running late
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as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
cleaned the baby's behind
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Recent Examples of behind
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The tropical wave that could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle seen in red, with a second disturbance seen behind in yellow.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Once again, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have playoff aspirations, but falling behind Philadelphia and Washington in the division could dash those hopes.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in the Green setting, where everything calms, the car’s suspension attempted to break my behind at points.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Preposition
Regardless, Tennessee will likely be playing from behind on a weekly basis, which means Ayomanor could benefit from negative game scripts going forward.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The tropical wave that could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle seen in red, with a second disturbance seen behind in yellow.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The neighbor, who denied any political motivations in the attack, pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress was sentenced to eight months behind bars.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
Once again, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys have playoff aspirations, but falling behind Philadelphia and Washington in the division could dash those hopes.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
Like the scrappy bird in their nickname, the tenacious Toronto Blue Jays have clawed their way to 45 come-from-behind victories – most in the major leagues – and 87 overall, tops in the American League with under two weeks left in the 2025 campaign.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
According to SkillCorner, City completed 52 runs in-behind the defensive line against Al Ain in their second group game of the Club World Cup, and 41 against Juventus in the third and final one, having only completed 40 or more in just four of their 38 Premier League games last season.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Even in the Green setting, where everything calms, the car’s suspension attempted to break my behind at points.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Her look starred a bold red floor-length Louis Vuitton halter gown featuring a high neckline that extended down in a sweeping floor-length train accentuating the open back of her dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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This time, instead of looking at the sideline, where Brandon Inniss came in motion and then beat his man, Sayin looked to the middle of the field at Smith, who was working across the back of the end zone.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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With the lead gone after that, the bats grew even quieter.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Factors such as the co-owner Cary Heizenrader's death contritubed to the delayed opening.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The atypical symptoms can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.—
Health,
Health,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The party is also likely to pick up a seat in Utah if GOP lawmakers are forced to redraw their House map.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Throughout Biglari’s numerous attempts to secure board seats at the chain, executives at Cracker Barrel have cited his executive compensation as proof of his ill intentions for the brand.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Remarks from Kirk’s widow were well received on the Right, with little controversy as to her interpretation of her late husband’s wishes.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their latest attempt, through a kangaroo immigration court, exposes their true colors once again.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are peacocks everywhere on this island, hundreds of them, maybe thousands, towing their long blue and green tails behind them.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Comets are among the most captivating wanderers of the solar system — icy relics from its earliest days that blaze across the sky with glowing tails and mysterious origins.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The current market situation is a far cry from Coal India's $3 billion issue a decade back that, per domestic media, had led to a liquidity crunch in the country's banking system, including massive redemptions in mutual funds from investors eager to invest in the IPO.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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This kind of pulling back isn't unusual as airlines adjust to actual demand at a new airport, but carriers cutting capacity is not a promising sign for the airport's popularity.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2026, the amount considered to be a serious delinquent tax debt is $66,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of June, over 6 million borrowers were delinquent, and more than 5 million were in default, the Education Department said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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