: having a neck especially of a specified kind
—often used in combination
long-necked
Examples of necked in a Sentence
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Reversible Maaji Sapphire Reversible Long-Sleeve Swimsuit $167 at Anthropologie Get two for the price of one with this deep-V necked swimsuit (sizes S—L) which is solid on one side, and reverses to a floral print on the other.
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Lauren Hubbard, townandcountrymag.com, 5 Apr. 2023
Also known by Prince Cooper, this long-necked creature is the twin of Prince D, a member of the Funky Family and The Snack Pack.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
Color Tiger Red, While, Black Size XS—L Tempt Me One Piece Swimsuit A sheer central panel adds plenty of va-va-voom to this high-necked swimsuit.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
Over that electronic polyphony, accompanists on period instruments, including the theorbo (a long-necked lute), improvised sometimes plangent, sometimes dissonant improvisations.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2023
Reports featured a red-necked grebe in Gardner, four continuing sandhill cranes in Hardwick, two dickcissels in Uxbridge, and two Connecticut warblers at the Westborough Wildlife Area in Westborough.
—BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2021
The tie neck of this simple silhouette adds interest without showing a ton of skin—perfect for those who prefer a high-necked style.
—Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
Wednesday's style has stayed remarkably consistent from the original TV show: Two pigtail braids, a high-necked collar, and a surly vibe.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Dec. 2022
And after all that, Louis and Claudia only almost kill Lestat, leaving his gash-necked corpse out for the morning garbage pick-up.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
Lauren Hubbard, townandcountrymag.com, 5 Apr. 2023
Also known by Prince Cooper, this long-necked creature is the twin of Prince D, a member of the Funky Family and The Snack Pack.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
Color Tiger Red, While, Black Size XS—L Tempt Me One Piece Swimsuit A sheer central panel adds plenty of va-va-voom to this high-necked swimsuit.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 24 Mar. 2023
Over that electronic polyphony, accompanists on period instruments, including the theorbo (a long-necked lute), improvised sometimes plangent, sometimes dissonant improvisations.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2023
Reports featured a red-necked grebe in Gardner, four continuing sandhill cranes in Hardwick, two dickcissels in Uxbridge, and two Connecticut warblers at the Westborough Wildlife Area in Westborough.
—BostonGlobe.com, 18 Sep. 2021
The tie neck of this simple silhouette adds interest without showing a ton of skin—perfect for those who prefer a high-necked style.
—Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
Wednesday's style has stayed remarkably consistent from the original TV show: Two pigtail braids, a high-necked collar, and a surly vibe.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 Dec. 2022
And after all that, Louis and Claudia only almost kill Lestat, leaving his gash-necked corpse out for the morning garbage pick-up.
—Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necked. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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