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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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Relevance
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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
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 June 2025
His strikeout-to-walk ratio is the team’s third-best over the past 25 years, behind only Phil Hughes and Ryan.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 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
Silas Merritt Robertson, brother of O.G. Duck Dynasty kingpin Phil Robertson, who died on May 25 at 79, and Phil's son Willie Robertson, who's been CEO of the Duck Commander company behind the reality empire since 2002.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 June 2025
His strikeout-to-walk ratio is the team’s third-best over the past 25 years, behind only Phil Hughes and Ryan.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 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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The fight ended when Taira took the back of his opponent in the center of the Octagon and forced him to the mat, putting enormous pressure on Perez's knee and causing an injury that brought the fight to a halt in the second stanza.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, the Georgia Lottery’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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But a baseball team’s fortunes can change relatively quickly, and heading into the four-game series this week at Rate Field, the Tigers had the best record in baseball at 39-21, while the Sox were on pace to lose 113 games, after their record-setting 121-loss season of 2024.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Ezra stepped down as a series regular after Season 6, with Season 7 following Spencer’s friends Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Layla (Greta Onieogou) and Coop (Bre-Z) through early adulthood.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
2 June 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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The play transports viewers back to the 1950s but feels equally relevant in the 2020s with its themes of unrestrained political power, corporate timidity and journalistic integrity.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The collaboration is a culmination of a 10-year relationship between Matheson and the culinary brand, which was founded back in 2010.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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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
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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Most of the public benefits charge pays for delinquent ratepayers, utility infrastructure upgrades, renewables and EV expansion and energy efficiency measures.—
David Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2025
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Loan servicers began reporting delinquent accounts to credit bureaus in January 2025 and wage garnishments for borrowers who are more than 270 days late on payments are expected to resume soon.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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“Behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behind. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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