hind

as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part the frog's long hind legs the hawk's reddish hind feathers

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  • Don't worry, Hyundai is launching a new line of N Performance parts, enabling buyers to swap on a positively massive rear wing that follows the trend of gooseneck mounting, a design popularized by modern GT racing.
    Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2025
  • And, with extended sleeves that sit just above the elbow, and plenty of rear pockets, this jersey is the wheel deal.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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  • Kaylan bowed out after the 2017 tour, following back surgery and two heart procedures.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Dianne witnessed Tiffany sneaking the card into her back pocket and confronted her.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 July 2025
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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