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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Tips like wearing an eye mask and earplugs to reduce exposure to light and noise, wearing comfortable clothing, eating foods high in carbohydrates, staying hydrated, using a neck pillow, and taking melatonin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 11 July 2024
But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
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Noun
Hendry, whose career experienced a significant upswing in the past year, marked by viral moments and positive impressions on WWE officials during his NXT appearances in late 2024 and early 2025, stepped into the WrestleMania spotlight after Kevin Owens was sidelined due to a neck injury.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Tips like wearing an eye mask and earplugs to reduce exposure to light and noise, wearing comfortable clothing, eating foods high in carbohydrates, staying hydrated, using a neck pillow, and taking melatonin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2024
But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neck
Noun
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Many cancer patients in these regions cannot afford or physically reach hospitals for frequent intravenous treatments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Authorities in the northeastern Sumy and Kharkiv regions reported damage to civilian infrastructure but no casualties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To see one of the world’s most historic motorcycle brands in such dire straits is not a good sight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, many who lost their homes in the L.A. fires are calling for a formal government investigation of major insurance providers, alleging that delays and denials have kept them in dire financial straits and housing limbo.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch keeping it away from the trunk.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Elliott has always had a penchant for nosing talent at the start (see: Tweet, Nicole Wray, Lil’ Mo).—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Following land surveys and consolidation of plots within the area, the government alleged that the 27-hole golf resort’s land area increased by 30 hectares, beyond its original size of 369 hectares.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Engineers noted a seasonal fluctuation in land levels.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The seminal Los Angeles rock band, whose jazz-meets-rock-meets-dark-poetry stood in such stark contrast to the bright San Francisco sound of the late '60s, is celebrating 60 years since its 1965 formation.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Deputies arrived at the scene at approximately 12 p.m. on April 19 after neighbors called authorities at the sound of the girl's distress.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras, tuxedos, and traditional steps rehearsed across generations.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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The first step is instituting a Pan-African Investment Protocol—a legal framework unifying the continent's 54 disparate states to cut red tape, guarantee investor protections, and enforce agreements continent-wide.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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