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Recent Examples of dorsal
Unlike the vast majority of frog species that rely on water for egg development, this miniature amphibian uses a dorsal pouch to carry and nurture its young.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
This prickly dinosaur amazed researchers In August 2025, the new discovery, announced in an article published by the journal Nature, contained vertebrae, dorsal ribs and weird spikes which were fused directly on to the dinosaur's bone.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Researchers observed differences in dorsal spicules, tiny thorn-like projections on the animal’s back.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
This prickly dinosaur amazed researchers In August 2025, the new discovery, announced in an article published by the journal Nature, contained vertebrae, dorsal ribs and weird spikes which were fused directly on to the dinosaur's bone.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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This checkpoint-friendly backpack will get you through airport security in no time, and the rear strap can slide over most luggage handles for easier travel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Plans have included a rear extension with a stone terrace, updates to the summer house, and added security features like higher walls and new gates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Officially, the Rockies called the injury left posterior shoulder soreness.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña exited in the fourth because of right posterior knee tightness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jordynn Dudley scored in the first minute of the match after Jaedyn Shaw’s cross ran through the back line of the Stars' defense.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle features blue and red patrol lights, the department's logo and a decal on the back windshield saying it was taken under a DWI law.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The belly attachment catches browns, and the aft attachment catches rainbows.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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There could also be different configurations, although some features like an aft private cabin with a double bed and the high-speed Starlink WiFi are a given.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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