necked

past tense of neck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for necked
Verb
  • Miutine is the brand’s first fragrance launch under licensee L’Oréal, and the juice was nosed by IFF master perfumer Dominique Ropion.
    James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • On June 25, Kidman shared a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When tackle Jonah Laulu dropped an interception, Mahomes went over and patted him on the back.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
  • On one occasion, backup goalkeeper Matt Turner, seated to Pulisic’s right, put his left arm around Pulisic and patted his back, consoling him.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The scrawny stray Marlon Brando stroked in The Godfather was found on the Paramount lot the morning of the shoot.
    Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Ohtani stroked a triple into the right field corner in his first at-bat Thursday and scored on Mookie Betts’ double.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Holy Father toured the project grounds, fed fish, petted horses and celebrated a liturgy for the program’s students, workers and their families.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Violet carefully reached her arm over and gently petted him.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Some tools are made to be admired and fondled as much as they're made to actually be used.
    Ben Coxworth October 10, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necked. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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