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Recent Examples of dorsal
The frontal and parietal regions are part of the brain’s dorsal attention and executive control networks, which support our ability to plan and work toward goals.
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Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Christian Wolf, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
—Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
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The same can’t quite be said to the rear seat area due to the sportback sloping roof, though headroom is only really maxed out for folks over six-feet tall (like yours truly), otherwise shoulder and leg room are surprisingly good.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The only difference is that reflective tint in most states is not allowed anywhere on the windshield and can't be more than 35% on the front and rear windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Palencia left Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Nationals after giving up 5 runs with a right posterior shoulder injury, and Counsell was still unsure the next day whether Palencia could return before the end of the regular season.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The posterior chain is the muscles on the entire backside of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several viewers pointed out how—despite his sheer excitement—Cannoli obliged by house rules and used a small ramp to get onto the couch instead of jumping up directly and risking a back injury.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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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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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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