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Recent Examples of vertebra
Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The next highest vertebra — the axis — allows for side-to-side movement of the skull.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
In December 2003, Ozzy was seriously injured after an accident with his all-terrain vehicle broke his collarbone, eight ribs and a neck vertebra.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Before that analysis, the team only knew that the ornithopod vertebra was from the Late Cretaceous period.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
The next highest vertebra — the axis — allows for side-to-side movement of the skull.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
In December 2003, Ozzy was seriously injured after an accident with his all-terrain vehicle broke his collarbone, eight ribs and a neck vertebra.
—Roy Trakin, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Before that analysis, the team only knew that the ornithopod vertebra was from the Late Cretaceous period.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebra
Noun
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The bullet severed Onyx’s spinal cord, causing paralysis from the waist down.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Organizations are pioneering techniques and equipment that make climbing accessible to athletes with visual impairments, limb differences, and spinal cord injuries.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to him, the right pillow for a side sleeper should put the least amount of stress on your spine and neck.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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This year’s winter heating bills may send a shiver down many Americans’ spine.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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“Vertebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebra. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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