hind

adjective

Definition of hindnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hind
  1. rear
  2. back
Adjective
  • The vehicle sustained major rear damage and the front right tire struck the road’s curb.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • In addition, the rear brake lever has been repositioned to be more accessible than before.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of rear
Adjective
  • Will Robinson allegedly suffered a thumb fracture and elbow and back injuries.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • On back-tob-back possessions, Lendeborg combined with Will Richard to smother one Spur attempt at the rim, and then covered for a botched defensive play by Graham Ike by blocking Miles Kelly’s attempt from seven feet away.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of back
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Himalayan
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“Hind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hind. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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