spinal cords

Definition of spinal cordsnext
plural of spinal cord

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinal cords
backs
Noun
  • The medley for winter-weary Americans has included everything from aching backs from shoveling to sore throats to frozen noses.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The Bulls had their backs against a wall.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Spinal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinal%20cords. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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