posteriorly

Definition of posteriorlynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for posteriorly
Adverb
  • Two of their toes point inward and two point rearward with sharp pointed claws.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2025
  • 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.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • An afternoon fire left some damage behind at the Kittanning Church of Christ along Blaney Road.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Women are falling behind on AI adoption, and former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg knows it.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • In the clip, the two actors stumble backwards into the glass before falling through and out of the frame.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In the clip, published by Deadline, Majors and his costar JC Kilcoyne move backward as the former's character seems to be shot, and then fall through a set of blinds and out of frame.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Posteriorly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posteriorly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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