necked

Definition of neckednext
past tense of neck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for necked
Verb
  • Outside, a bodyguard led me to a waiting Aston Martin, and Tristan nosed the car out onto the street.
    Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • But the thoroughbred colt nosed his way into the action down the stretch, and suddenly Golden Tempo and jockey Jose Ortiz were streaking past the field, favorites in the rear view.
    Emily Ohman, New York Times, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Of course, these cherries along with their sauce are delicious spooned atop ice cream.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • All while cuddled up in front of a wood-burning fire.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • At the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, Jelly Roll was joined on stage by his daughter who cuddled up to her dad for a sweet hug.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 23 June 2026
  • Mihyia Davis stroked the next pitch off Slimp’s glove in left for a double and Williams moved to third.
    Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Mary petted her hound-Lab mix, Mickey.
    Matt Crossman, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But Inge said Baer fondled her breasts the second time, and that didn’t feel right at all.
    Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • Barbara Hunter, a female producer on the show, also revealed her mistreatment, including a time she was fondled by a male staffer in an elevator.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necked. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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