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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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Relevance
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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
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
New vents and a new boiling pool Scientists documented several new features left behind by the blast.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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.
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Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Jordan Romano couldn’t get another out, and the Angels had to watch the Yankees celebrate a come-from-behind, walk-off win for the second time in the series.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
An unidentified woman wearing sunglasses and a face covering made her way down 7th Avenue behind the media pen across from Madison Square Garden.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
Adverb
And because interior design will never entirely forego marble, Stephan also recommends leaving some of it behind to mix-and-match with other textures, styles, and finishes.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
New vents and a new boiling pool Scientists documented several new features left behind by the blast.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Adjective
The chefs are running super-behind, so service is slow.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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
Noun
But, with a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Mets couldn’t muster their own come-from-behind magic.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Right-hander Jordan Romano couldn’t get another out, and the Angels had to watch the Yankees celebrate a come-from-behind, walk-off win for the second time in the series.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Mary Ellen Brown, 68, stood in the back of the chapel and greeted those who walked inside, toward their usual pews, while Emily Lyons, almost 90, maneuvered her walker through the worn wooden doors.
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But in the 111th minute, Messi took an Argentina corner kick and put it in the perfect spot for Cristian Romero to head it to the back post and into the back of the net.
Preposition
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Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old outfielder in the Athletics system, was injured during a game with Double-A Midland RockHounds after diving to catch a ball while playing center field.
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The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
Adverb
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
Adjective
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The impact is already being felt across various regions, from a delayed start to the Indian monsoon to a temporary halt to Peru’s fishing season.
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That meant a delayed return to full activities.
Noun
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Dragonstone is the windswept ancestral seat of House Targaryen, but the Black Queen did not grow up playing among its dusky caverns.
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Lauryn enjoyed the performance from her seat, singing along and cooling herself off with an electronic fan.
Adverb
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Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.
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When moved rearward, the driver-side mattress folds and the front part of the bed base telescopes inside the larger rear section so the dinette can be expanded and used comfortably up front.
Adjective
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Court records show the lawsuit was filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court in late May, but it was not announced until Monday.
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The police department did not release additional information late Monday.
Noun
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The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan's backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water.
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Some common options for hanging pots include succulents like burro's tail or string of pearls, trailing lantana, and trailing verbena.
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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