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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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Of course, that became a millstone around my neck.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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
Made from a silky smooth blend of viscose, nylon, and polyester, the sweater features a mock-neck, batwing sleeves and a flowy, tunic-style fit that’s both roomy and flattering.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Of course, that became a millstone around my neck.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
If a long flight is on your travel itinerary, scoop up this double-support neck pillow (discounted down to $60) and say goodbye to neck pain and jet lag.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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
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As research advances and deployments grow through 2026 and beyond, dynamic on-the-move EV charging is becoming an increasingly plausible part of the future transport landscape—advancing one corridor, one region, and one innovation at a time.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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El Dorado County results Measure G was the lone local ballot measure not tied to a neighborhood zone of benefit across the six-county Sacramento region in Tuesday’s special election for Proposition 50, which passed by a wide majority.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the increasingly dire financial straits that the city and county of San Diego are in have people tossing out lots of revenue-raising possibilities.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Merit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 2, 2025, after running into financial straits.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The minimum size limit is 12 inches and the daily bag limit is 15 per angler.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The stark highlight started at her roots, just a few inches from her hairline, and wrapped around both sides of her head before joining together in the back.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cedar, a wood that’s native to the Himalayas but grows in mountainous regions across the globe from North Africa to Virginia, produces an oil that noses commonly use in men’s fragrances.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Good Samaritan and Nick found their skiff less than a mile away, nosed against the shore.—
Bjorn Dihle,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whittle Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Apollo’s entry is useful for the massive €800m ‘Sports City’ currently being built on land the club owns surrounding the Metropolitano, including a new training ground for Diego Simeone’s first team, and public facilities for golf, padel and skating, and Europe’s largest inland surfing centre.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s his next step to becoming a really good player.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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If successful, PolyU’s 40% efficiency goal could push perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells from research labs to rooftops and industrial grids, marking a decisive step toward a cleaner energy future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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