posteriorly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for posteriorly
Adverb
  • Each is wrapped in graceful exterior lines and curves that sweep rearward from a massive hood that evokes a classic Jaguar XKE from the 1960’s.
    Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
Adverb
  • Lynch put a steel chain in Valyria’s mouth and pulled it backward while using the ring post for leverage.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
  • Not only did the Devers addition fail to ignite the lineup, but also the production went backward while the Giants have scored the fewest runs in the major leagues.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posteriorly. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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