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Recent Examples of tailbacks
The Broncos also will need more production from tailbacks Jaleel McLaughlin and RJ Harvey, who combined for 41 rushing yards across just 10 carries against Buffalo.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
The 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Miami’s offensive line paved the way as all three tailbacks scored a rushing touchdown.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Ott ranks fourth in attempts among tailbacks, behind Tory Blaylock (42), Jovantae Barnes (19) and Xavier Robinson (13).
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Your tailbacks and your offensive line are good enough to be your base.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
The 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
Miami’s offensive line paved the way as all three tailbacks scored a rushing touchdown.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
But mostly, the Bills have allowed star tailbacks to run amok.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Ott ranks fourth in attempts among tailbacks, behind Tory Blaylock (42), Jovantae Barnes (19) and Xavier Robinson (13).
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Your tailbacks and your offensive line are good enough to be your base.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailbacks
Noun
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Johnson has only nine jams per NBA shot tracking data, while Richardson has only four dunks this season.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy them raw in salads, smoothies, and juices, or up the beta carotene availability by cooking them into homemade jams, baked goods, sauces, marinades, or stews.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite headwinds like tariffs, supply chain snarls and higher costs for solar panels and other components, Fishman said, the initiative is having an impact.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And, two, worldwide supply chain snarls also stemming from the pandemic.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The idea was not to replace human relationships, but to remove the bottlenecks that kept those relationships from forming in the first place.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Grocery prices have been on the rise for most of the past six years, as supply chain bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine and excessive profit-taking here in America have put a strain on consumers’ wallets.—
Joe Murphy,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Tailbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailbacks. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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