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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
  • Both consumer and producer price inflation are likely to ease should energy flows in the Gulf region normalize over the coming months, Nam noted.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the region remains less than the sum of its parts, argued Edward Au, southern region managing partner for Deloitte China, who joined Che on the panel.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • The flow of traffic has improved in recent weeks, but as the US and Iran have struggled over control of the strait since last winter, countries around the world have sought alternative energy sources and looked to cut back on energy use.
    — Michelle Velez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Before the war, the strait carried more than 20% of the world’s energy supply as that oil was shipped to ports around the globe.
    — Gordon Lubold, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of strait
Noun
  • At 6 feet 2 1/4 inches tall with almost 33-inch arms, Benefield has the rangy frame and athleticism that translates well to the field.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Plus, the 8-inch woofer blasts out thumping bass to get your blood pumping.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 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
  • Fertile lands afforded the capacity to grow export crops that supported farmers and made plantation owners fabulously wealthy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Before construction began, the lot of land was flat and covered with vegetation.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 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
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