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Recent Examples of dorsal
Because of this dorsal/ventral bias in body bends, any normal living, moving individual tends to lie on either its left side or its right side when observed crossing a horizontal surface.
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John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
As seen in the preview clip below, Hudson invites Hahn to share how the dorsal nudity in Agatha All Along‘s first episode came to be, and then presents her with a plaque commemorating her piece of Marvel history.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Oct. 2024
When a wave of dorsal/ventral muscle contractions proceeds from the back to the front of the animal, the animal is propelled backwards.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
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John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
As seen in the preview clip below, Hudson invites Hahn to share how the dorsal nudity in Agatha All Along‘s first episode came to be, and then presents her with a plaque commemorating her piece of Marvel history.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 27 Oct. 2024
When a wave of dorsal/ventral muscle contractions proceeds from the back to the front of the animal, the animal is propelled backwards.
—John Werner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The primary surgical option available is a dorsal rhizotomy.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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The battery chemistry is the same as lesser Blazers, but the SS makes good use of new silicon carbide inverters in the rear drive unit that minimize energy losses and segmented magnets in the motors that reduce heat buildup.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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This immersive audio system brings Dolby Atmos and wireless rear channels into your living room at a fantastic discount.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The unique traits of Dickinsonia include its bilaterally symmetric, oval shape with a pronounced anterior–posterior axis.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Brown was out with a right knee posterior impingement.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ahmad’s friend swerved onto a back road, but it was blocked with bodies and burning cars.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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If the deal gets blocked and there is strong shareholder representation on the board, shareholders will have confidence that the large net cash position will be used wisely, whether through a diligent and disciplined value-creating acquisition or to buy back shares at these depressed values.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2023
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In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Dec. 2022
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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