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noun

ˈnek How to pronounce neck (audio)
Definition of necknext
1
as in region
a broad geographical area we're going to be in your neck of the woods in July, so maybe we can get together then

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as in strait
a narrow body of water between two land masses only a narrow neck of the South China Sea separates Taiwan from mainland China

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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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neck

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verb

as in to nose

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Recent Examples of neck
Noun
Ohtani got the night off to rest neck, biceps and knee issues. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 That sense of propriety was partly imposed upon him by his father, who, in covering up John’s misdeed, placed an albatross around his son’s neck, demanding his conformity to a narrow sort of principle. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Lined gloves or fuzzy headbands will help stave off the cold and keep your hands, ears, and neck nice and toasty. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026 These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture. — Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neck
  1. region
  2. strait
  3. inch
  4. nose
  5. land
  6. sound
  7. step
  8. nuzzle
Noun
  • These are the same regions impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur in June and Tropical Storm Bertha in July 2026.
    — Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The main Russian targets were in the Kyiv and southern Odesa regions, the air force said in a statement.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • Wright also said that the average amount of oil passing through the strait is now 8 million barrels a day.
    — Gordon Lubold, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Iranian armed forces said those attacks against sites on Larak Island in the strait killed military personnel and civilians.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of strait
Noun
  • Forecasters said Edouard is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals up to 9 inches, for parts of the Upper Texas coast inland through east-central Texas.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The seat sits at 35 inches, while the wheelbase measures 53 inches.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • Advertising nosed up 3% (impressions were higher, rates lower).
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes a small dog nosed in the door and curled up by the space heater.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of nose
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of land
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  • ShotSpotter uses acoustic technology to pick up the sound of gunfire.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The sound of the mas, the first taste of Haitian energy parade attendees will experience before seeing the group, is carried forward by Jesus Luc, a Harlem native and Lespri Ayiti’s band manager.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • Potentially the final step before Aaron Judge returns to the majors is happening on Monday in an empty Yankee Stadium.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As a 6-foot, 165-pound senior receiver for Moorpark, his quick first step combined with his jumping ability is making Musketeer fans think of their greatest athlete, NFL receiver Drake London.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of step
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The planets coast past one another on the ecliptic, and appear to us to nuzzle one another every so often.
    — Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of nuzzle

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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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