Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necking
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The couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2025, and Kidman honored the occasion by posting a photo of them cuddling up together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Footwear ranged from sexy stilettos to fuzzy slippers, and the bag of choice was soft and furry, perfect for cuddling up after a night out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Last November, the pair made headlines when Stewart lightly pushed Barrymore — who was casually petting her shoulder — away from her during a conversation about relationships on the latter's talk show.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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More than 33 varieties of apples, as well as pumpkins, pears, and sunflowers and a petting farm are available.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The singer was spotted in pictures shared to social media, gently caressing the baby bump of his romantic partner.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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Keep reading to see the deals worth snuggling up to with prices starting at just $10.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Winter is prime time for snuggling up in bed, and the blur of frosty, lazy days in between Christmas and New Years are prime time for bed rotting.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Ethan’s out there getting loose and stroking it.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep your greens crisp by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry before using.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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At times, its puzzle-solving and chaotic arcade shooting felt like patting your head while rubbing your stomach.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Necking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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