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as in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
she preferred to be behind the lead hikers, who were always too much in a rush to enjoy the scenery
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as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
the required work was behind, so now we're running late
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as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
cleaned the baby's behind
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Recent Examples of behind
Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Last winter, the Tribune wrote about its own efforts to identify the veterans behind the remaining unclaimed Purple Hearts.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Because my behind is definitely not getting into no Cessna!
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Gilgeous-Alexander trailed only Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo in free-throw attempts this season (10.6 to 8.8), and is averaging 9.2 in the postseason (tied for third with Dončić, behind Antetokounmpo and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell).
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Last winter, the Tribune wrote about its own efforts to identify the veterans behind the remaining unclaimed Purple Hearts.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Noun
Just months after letting d'Arnaud walk, the Braves are already left kicking themselves in the behind.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Because my behind is definitely not getting into no Cessna!
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for behind
Preposition
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Sidney Barrett Morris, 43, an official at Cal State Northridge, was eating dinner alone two years ago when a masked man shot him in the back of the head.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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When authorities arrived at the family’s apartment building, the doorman led them to the utility room at the back of the lobby.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Preposition
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If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The approximately $65 million project will add up to 1,600 seats and feature 12 field-level suites, 44 loge boxes, 148 ledge seats and 882 club seats.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
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In 2016, 23 Republicans won seats carried by Hillary Clinton and 12 Democrats won seats carried by Trump — a total of 35 crossover districts going into 2018.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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With the dysfunctional clan back at their dinner seats, the tactical team busts through the door.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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At a time when Arenado is scuffling and Willson Contreras (back spasms) has been unavailable, having Herrera’s thump from the right side has allowed the Cardinals’ lineup to remain versatile.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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But the younger Marley is not standing in the shadows of his late father.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Alvin was expected to strengthen late Thursday, then weaken late Friday.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Spiny lobster tails make their way north from Marathon’s Key’s Fisheries.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Unfortunately, these ticks co-exist with lone star ticks, and to make the matter worse, both of these ticks feed on white tail deer.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Each is wrapped in graceful exterior lines and curves that sweep rearward from a massive hood that evokes a classic Jaguar XKE from the 1960’s.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Join 20 others in the comments View Comments And while more than half of the newly delinquent borrowers already had subprime credit scores, 2.4 million others had scores above 620 and saw average negative score changes north of 140 points, New York Fed research showed.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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But with tax roll billing, city officials don’t have to cast an awkward vote to place delinquent bills on the county tax roll.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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