Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necked
Verb
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When Mochi nosed the one with truffles, Pera gave him a treat.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026 -
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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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In February 2024, Hutson shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram post of himself cuddled up with the actress on the couch.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2026
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 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
Verb
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His dad patted Joe’s shoulder again.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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After a short conversation, the two patted each other on the head a couple of times and separated, each heading toward his respective locker room.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
31 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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The ones that perch on outdoor tables demanding to be petted.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2026
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Getting attention and being petted are his two favorite things.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
31 Jan. 2026
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Police reported that Zagorac touched the student’s rear, put his hand under his shirt and rubbed his back and fondled him outside his clothing after calling him up to the teacher’s desk to talk about an assignment.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necked. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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