Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necked
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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
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My family spooned a generous helping of salsa right on top and urged me to try it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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That glossy, gorgeous gravy gets spooned over cheesy grits for a fairly classic rendition of this Lowcountry dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s no better way to end your day than cuddled around a fire with a glass of bourbon at Leipers Fork Distillery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Adira in white jammies with a striped collar, cuddled with a blue dragon with rainbow scales, and a big brown Squishmellow.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Walking onto the rostrum to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Ron DeSantis patted Senate President Ben Albritton on the back and shook his hand.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
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After the Bears' improbable comeback in the regular season, the handshake lasted a tad longer, as both coaches patted each other on the arm before going their separate ways.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Influenced by her Indian heritage, Japanese craft philosophy, and the traditions of Shetland knitting, her work is highly distinctive and also wholly wearable; David and I stroked scarves, asymmetric wraps, and sweaters with yearning.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s allies have always stroked his ego to get their way.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Dec. 2025
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Cats usually tire themselves out and will be more amenable to being touched or petted.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
1 Dec. 2025
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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
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The lawsuits claim Clyne groomed the children, fondled their genitals under their clothes and without gloves and masturbated in front of them, according to court documents.—
Jeremy Loudenback,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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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 28 Jan. 2026.
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