Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necking
Verb
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The former couple did spend the 2025 holiday season together, with Slater taking to his own Instagram Stories in December to share rare photos of the pop star cuddling with a dog and laughing at a private gathering.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 June 2026 -
The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 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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Sam and Katie Larimer of Lake Bluff brought their daughter Rosie, 2, who spent some time petting Squeeze.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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In a follow-up post, Kate and William shared a video of Charlotte, which featured clips of her petting dogs and playing outdoors.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Oklahoma child abuse case against Morris The Oklahoma criminal charges against Morris were filed after he was accused of abuse by Cindy Clemishire, a then 12-year-old girl, the pastor had been accused of fondling, starting in the 1980s.—
Giles Hudson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Antonio Burton, 37, was originally charged with child molesting when the defendant is at least 21 years old, a Level 1 felony, and child molesting, fondling or touching a child under 14, a Level 4 felony.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The couple posed for photos at the event, drawing attention to their gestating bundle of joy by framing and caressing Palvin’s belly.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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As someone who can’t sleep without snuggling inside a blanket (even on humid nights), that’s a big plus for me.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Place reserved lemon slices in pairs on grate, snuggling up against each other.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Graham was also shown lifting her sweater to reveal her bare baby bump as Wood crouched down beside her, sweetly stroking her growing tummy.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
2 Dec. 2025
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At one point Eliot entered the TV room and found Abby with her head on Claire’s lap, Claire stroking her hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Necking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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