hind

as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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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
  • The rear stair, crafted from stained mahogany to echo the home’s central Queen Anne–style staircase, is another point of great interest in the residence.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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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
  • 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
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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