How to Use neck in a Sentence

neck

1 of 2 noun

• He grabbed the neck of the bottle.
• He broke his neck in the accident.
• She craned her neck to see what was going on.
• A giraffe is an animal with a very long neck.
• He likes T-shirts with round necks.
• Old-school wrestlers with no necks?
  — Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
• Ripped the lei right off its neck.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
• This time, a chain choked his neck.
  — Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
• His neck was huge, his chest, his quads.
  — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
• Not one, not two, but three bones in your neck.
  — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
• Wear it on the plane, with your shawl draped around your neck.
  — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
• The sun on the back of my neck had the warmth of touch.
  — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
• Someone put a snake around my neck.
  — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
• Otto gives up his neck for a clean shot.
  — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
• But the worst culprit of all is neck pain.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
• The female nurse washed her neck.
  — Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
• He was struck by one bullet in the neck.
  — Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
• Klie was warm from the neck down with blankets.
  — Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
• Blood splashed from his neck onto his white shirt.
  — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
• Add to that, breaking three bones in your neck.
  — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
• The swan-neck tap, with its two silver wings.
  — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
• Glove liners are a good idea, as is a neck gator.
  — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
• This high-neck midi dress gives me those same vibes.
  — Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
• The gold around their neck is worth far more than the check in the mail.
  — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
• His neck was bruised, and his new shirt was shredded.
  — Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
• Then the man with the handgun shot him in the neck.
  — Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
• How much blood would come out of my head and neck when it was blown off.
  — Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
• For something more unique, opt for this mock-neck pullover.
  — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
• A lot of them have sore necks and some bruises and bumps and cuts.
  — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
• Her cause of death was blunt force injuries to the head and neck.
  — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

neck

2 of 2 verb

• The young lovers necked on the park bench.
• They were necking in the corner of the room.
• Some lotions are for faces only; just make sure to coat your nose, ears and neck too.
  — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2021
• Plant the pillow in a chair or on the floor behind your back or neck and get ready to zen out.
  — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2020
• 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
• Long days typing away on the laptop can leave the upper back and neck stiff and achy.
  — Annie O'Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 6 Oct. 2022
• In this position, the right pillow keeps your head and neck straight with your spine.
  — John Thompson, Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022
• This can help alleviate back and neck stress and give your eyes and brain a break from the screen.
  — Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 28 July 2022
• This means looking for a chair with a back that promotes good posture from your head and neck down.
  — Matt Fleming, chicagotribune.com, 1 Apr. 2021
• Then lift your head, chest, and neck off the floor, pinching your shoulder blades together.
  — Jenni Gritters, Outside Online, 12 Oct. 2018
• Our tester reported a reduction in back and neck pain after just a few nights of sleep.
  — Leeron Hoory, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2023
• Her dress, with a flowing train 16-feet long, was pure white, boat-necked, and minimal.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2018
• The mesh allows for good airflow, and the headrest and lumbar support give your back and neck a break.
  — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 30 Nov. 2020
• The top three keywords that were most applied on the collection were black, eveningwear and high-necked.
  — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
• Yoga has been shown to improve back and neck pain when performed with care and an attention to detail.
  — Stephanie Mansour, CNN, 16 Dec. 2021
• At standing height, an adjustable desk can relieve upper back and neck pain and improve your overall mood.
  — Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2021
• Women of any age with chronic back and neck pain due to large breasts may be candidates for breast reduction surgery.
  — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Nov. 2021
• The process walks you through a number of options on the main Amazon app, from color and length to neck shape and fabric.
  — Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2021
• In one corner, a business-casual couple were necking in a cozy booth over white wine and small plates of charred swordfish.
  — Tas Tobey, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2018
• There's a lot of rubber-necking going on because fans on both sides are into what's happening with the programs.
  — John Canzano, OregonLive.com, 19 May 2017
• Apply only a small amount to your face and neck immediately after shaving.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• One officer appears to briefly apply pressure onto the man’s back or neck with his body before adjusting his weight.
  — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 June 2020
• Some users also reported less back and neck pain over time and improved sleeping experiences for those with acid reflux.
  — Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2022
• It's made from memory foam and is designed to offer your head and neck extra additional support.
  — Sarah Toscano, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2022
• This allows the razor to travel across your face and neck a bit more smoothly, something that should reduce the risk of irritation.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
• It's ergonomically designed to support your back and neck even while you're seated for what seems like an eternity.
  — Summer Cartwright, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2021
• That improvement will help address bottle-necking around the small streets of Gilbert's popular downtown.
  — Lily Altavena, azcentral, 10 May 2018
• All of the down in this pillow is triple washed before construction to create a high, long-lasting loft that supports your head and neck all night long, even when snoozing on your side.
  — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022
• Pope, who was 14 at the time, was held to the floor with Chauvin's knee on his upper back and neck for more than 15 minutes, the lawsuit states.
  — Aya Elamroussi and Andy Rose, CNN, 1 June 2022
• Strapless dresses are not permitted, nor are one-shoulder gowns; no halter necks, spaghetti straps, midriff-baring dresses, or sheer gowns, either.
  — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 June 2026