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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
Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Gruesome video shows the bullet struck Kirk in the neck in front of a crowd of roughly 3,000 people.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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
Body pillows can support spinal alignment through the night, easing pressure on the back, neck, shoulders and hips, according to mattress maker Naturepedic.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Gruesome video shows the bullet struck Kirk in the neck in front of a crowd of roughly 3,000 people.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Verb
Maggie had been necked to a younger dog named Barney.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
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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This region, famous throughout the world for Ferrari and Lamborghini and the best restaurant in the world in Osteria Francescana (although, frankly, nothing beats Rossella’s tagliatelle at La Montana) might one day also be renowned as the place Italian football reset and relaunched.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In the meantime, the energy crisis continues, threatening summer holidays in Asia and Europe as the loss of jet fuel supplies from the Middle East ripples across those regions.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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No ships transited the strait Thursday, the second day in a row that the critical waterway has had no traffic at all, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.—
Mosheh Gains,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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And what about Ctenocheloides attenboroughi, a living species of ghost shrimp less than an inch long?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The boom bap volume had been turned to LOUD, the crowd had mobbed every roof, railing and bit of space with even an inch of a view of the ramps, and with every cool trick came the thundering sound of skateboards clattering on the deck in approval from fellow skaters.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The plane went down, apparently nose first, about 14 miles northwest of Miami International.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The scents were nosed by Lyn Harris and developed via Robertet, and the bottles — inspired by 19th century Chinese snuff bottles — feature porcelain caps designed by Jonathan Yamakami.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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By 1890, the population of Los Angeles had nearly quintupled, and land speculation in the city’s outlying areas, from the coast to the mountains, was rampant.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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On land within 200 feet of a stop, a project can include 140 units per acre and be up to 85 feet tall.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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With that hearing now less than a week away, the sights and sounds of the dying mall point to the fact that it could soon be laid to rest.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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What started as a faint buzzing sound from the complex became impossible to ignore.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The first step is to recognize that the current approach to homeless programs, policies and enforcement is not working.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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