vertebrae

variants or vertebras
Definition of vertebraenext
plural of vertebra

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebrae
Noun
  • In the background, composer Jerskin Fendrix worked with Lanthimos’ team to build the intensity and send a chill down viewers’ spines with his avant-garde music.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Parents have always needed to raise children with strong spines, thick skins and moral virtue.
    Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sewald came to the Diamondbacks from the Seattle Mariners in a trade deadline deal in 2023 and helped the D-backs make a surprise run to the Fall Classic before losing to the Texas Rangers in five games.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Etheridge, a former safety at Auburn, joined the Canes as defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach last offseason, after three years at Auburn and one year at Houston.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Vertebrae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebrae. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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