as in seat
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I couldn't even make it down the bunny slope without ending up on my caboose
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Key Facts Surprising Fact The Tuesday caboose role was fitting for UnitedHealth, which is by far the Dow’s worst performer during the nine-day drought, falling 21%.
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Derek Saul, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The nearly 26 feet of floodwaters pushed the caboose and its radio equipment 300 feet down the street, according to the wART website.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Two buffer railcars provide safe spacing between the main railcar and the two locomotives powering the train, as well as a rail escort vehicle (REV) caboose that carries armed security staff for surveillance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2024
Even if Higashioka rides the caboose of the Padres’ potent batting lineup.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Derek Saul, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The nearly 26 feet of floodwaters pushed the caboose and its radio equipment 300 feet down the street, according to the wART website.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Two buffer railcars provide safe spacing between the main railcar and the two locomotives powering the train, as well as a rail escort vehicle (REV) caboose that carries armed security staff for surveillance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 July 2024
Even if Higashioka rides the caboose of the Padres’ potent batting lineup.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caboose
Noun
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Video of the incident suggested he was propelled from his seat at high speeds.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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From there, a full-time seat in the series is his next goal.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dry eye disease is a condition that can disrupt your daily life with symptoms like stinging, burning, redness or even tears that roll down your cheeks.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2024
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk On the Go Set Join the ranks of Meghan Markle, Amal Clooney, Emma Stone and other celebs who have worn this brand by snagging this travel set for the eyes, lips and cheeks.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The only violation had legs, a tail and left 16 pieces of rodent poop near the front counter, under dry storage shelves and the reach-in cooler.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Next, use the tip of the blade to cut down one side of the spine and finish by slicing through the skin at the tail.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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Nearly 60 percent of veteran voters backed T rump, while roughly 40 percent cast their vote for Harris.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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But a rump of conservative Catholic traditionalists with money and political power are fomenting division.—
R. R. Reno,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Nov. 2018
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The roof is painted black, while the black rose hue is complemented by satin rose gold accents at the front, sides and rear of the vehicle.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The front dinette is a classic European layout that incorporates a two-seat rear bench, swivel cab seats and an expandable table to serve them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Caboose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caboose. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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