as in vertebra
a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
he hurt his spine in the accident, but the doctor says he'll be walking again in no time
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Recent Examples of spine
Among the positioning devices produced are for the hip, knee shoulder and spine.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
For us, a baby who is delivered head down and is facing the mother’s spine, with their chin tucked toward their chest, has the easiest path out.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana One of America's most breathtaking drives runs along the spine of the Rockies, past Glacier National Park's snowcapped peaks and lakes, across the Continental Divide.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
For us, a baby who is delivered head down and is facing the mother’s spine, with their chin tucked toward their chest, has the easiest path out.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Going-to-the-Sun Road, Montana One of America's most breathtaking drives runs along the spine of the Rockies, past Glacier National Park's snowcapped peaks and lakes, across the Continental Divide.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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The vertebra or backbone was found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition, but was initially assessed as belonging to a large reptile, according to a statement from London’s Natural History Museum on Monday.
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From there, reverse the movement by flexing one vertebra at a time, starting at the neck and moving down through the mid-back and low back.
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Building a century of infrastructure What Bucyrus built in South Milwaukee fanned out across the country, shaping the backbone of modern America.
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Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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The butler's pantry comes complete with a wet bar and connects to the dining room, gallery and kitchen via a back staircase.
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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