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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck
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Recent Examples of neck
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The halter neck and close-fitting dress is a signature shape for the actor, and of course, a go-to label.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2024
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Noun
There’s a picture of me, not quite a year old, in a blue sailor suit and a red ribbon tied around my neck, staring avidly at a picture book.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The halter neck and close-fitting dress is a signature shape for the actor, and of course, a go-to label.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
If a long flight is on your travel itinerary, scoop up this double-support neck pillow (discounted down to $60) and say goodbye to neck pain and jet lag.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neck
Noun
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Between 1560 and 1700, more than 500 women were tried for witchcraft in the southeast region, according to UK Parliament estimates.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fall is in full swing in the South, and while the most southern regions are just starting to see cooler temperatures, many of us are already bundling up for the season with our favorite sweaters to stay warm.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Merit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 2, 2025, after running into financial straits.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Improving Taiwan’s defenses, and the United States’ regional posture, makes sense, but this alone will not restore stability in the strait.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cedar, a wood that’s native to the Himalayas but grows in mountainous regions across the globe from North Africa to Virginia, produces an oil that noses commonly use in men’s fragrances.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Good Samaritan and Nick found their skiff less than a mile away, nosed against the shore.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Restoring degraded land offers similar payoffs.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Helm learns some of their sounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Inspired by how humans cup their ears or bats adjust ear shapes, the team is developing systems that better capture and emit low-power sound for navigation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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