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Recent Examples of vertebra
While doing some unrelated research years after finding the fossil in storage, Bourque came across an image of a tegu vertebra.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
Oldest tegu in North America The road to discovering the new species, and new genus, began when Jason Bourque, the study author and fossil preparator for the Florida Museum of Natural History, came across an unidentified vertebra in storage.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Based on the size of its vertebra, researchers estimate the creature was at least 30 feet long.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Unable to rise to his feet himself, he was later diagnosed with a stable fracture of his T11 vertebra.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
Oldest tegu in North America The road to discovering the new species, and new genus, began when Jason Bourque, the study author and fossil preparator for the Florida Museum of Natural History, came across an unidentified vertebra in storage.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
Based on the size of its vertebra, researchers estimate the creature was at least 30 feet long.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Unable to rise to his feet himself, he was later diagnosed with a stable fracture of his T11 vertebra.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebra
Noun
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The discovery could unlock new ways to treat nerve injuries and even restore growth in the brain and spinal cord.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
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Marc Buoniconti became a quadriplegic following a spinal cord injury while playing in a 1985 college football game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Inside the operating room To correct his spine, John needed rods placed on either side of his spinal column along 13 vertebrae.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Ascher made that vow in 2003 following a last-minute visit with a psychic that sent more than a few goosebumps down his spine.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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At this point, the defensive back remains a free agent and seems motivated by his former team to get back out on the field and make an impact.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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From there, Glenn climbed the ladder, progressing from assistant defensive backs coach for the Browns to defensive backs coach for the Saints, to Lions’ defensive coordinator in 2021.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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“Vertebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebra. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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