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
With Jorgen Strand Larsen, who scored vital goals last season, suffering from an injury and a distracting transfer saga amid interest from Newcastle, Pereira has had to work with three crucial players through the spine of his team either missing or below par.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Wind turbines spin on the spine of Backbone Mountain in western Maryland near the Mettiki Coal processing plant.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Body scan technology Higher-end massage chairs use a special technology that checks the spine’s alignment and detects tense muscle areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Wind turbines spin on the spine of Backbone Mountain in western Maryland near the Mettiki Coal processing plant.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Body scan technology Higher-end massage chairs use a special technology that checks the spine’s alignment and detects tense muscle areas.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spine
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The 36-year-old ended up with a fractured vertebra after a backboard collapsed following a fellow basketball player’s dunk during last Saturday’s practice at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena in Canberra, the Adelaide 36ers confirmed.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ragusa said Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was found with a fractured thoracic vertebra and multiple lacerations and contusions.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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Organizations like the National Institutes of Health continue to recommend moderate to vigorous activity — such as brisk walking, running, or cycling — as the backbone of good health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Having a strong offensive line is the backbone of any good offense.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a discrete zippered laptop pocket on the back, a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side, and a slim, zippered front compartment perfect for stashing your keys, passport, and phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Spine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spine. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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