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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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3
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
Aguilar fell back in the Impala with a gunshot wound in his neck. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 London designer Talia Byre bridged the gap between both silhouettes with her extra-large, striped polo shirt-dress with its plunging v-neck. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 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
  • Development With a Conscience In a region as naturally rich as El Limón, restraint matters.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • There are 30 other Mountain Mike’s locations in and around the Sacramento region.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • Transits through the strait had risen after the lifting of the previous US blockade and the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The new project would allow containers to enter and leave the country without having to pass through the strait, before moving them on trucks overland to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and neighboring Gulf countries.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of strait
Noun
  • Del Rio could see over 6 inches, which is about what the city typically sees from June to August.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • These should be at least eight inches, and the taller the coil, the better the body contouring.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of inch
Verb
  • Sometimes a small dog nosed in the door and curled up by the space heater.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • The master noses, as they are known in the industry, create perfumes for brands such as Valentino and Gucci.
    — Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Definition of nose
Noun
  • But World Cup tourists from other lands have taken in more than just the food and the size.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Municipal leaders estimate cities and towns have lost $19 billion in property taxes over the past decade as nonprofits acquired more land and buildings.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • They were kept awake at night by the sounds of trucks and jackhammers.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.
    — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 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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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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