BACK OF Synonyms: 5 Similar and Opposite Words

back of

preposition

Definition of back of

as in in back of

at, to, or toward the rear of the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school

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Recent Examples of back of Atlanta — On the 18th hole, Cameron Young’s sloping, sliding, quick eagle putt from about 42 feet hit the back of the cup, an exclamation point on an 8-under round that sent him from last to first. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Sending a shudder or a soothing hand (totally depending on your POV and 401K) down the back of the media eco-system, take of the Steal A Brainrot crew and their MSK team is that nobody owns nuthin even with a few keystrokes and prompts. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Police say Arrieta's car struck the back of Kibler's van, pushing the van into the Waymo. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 The head of the buck was partially mounted when it was measured during late March, but the back of the mount was still open, so the CBM officials could inspect the skull plate and the base of the antlers. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for back of

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behind

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As more cars wrecked behind the incident, NASCAR was forced to throw the caution flag — freezing the field with Preece in front.

— Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The court had also been used for basketball, with the hoops still up behind the baseline.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

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