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a very small distance or degree
for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck
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Recent Examples of necks
Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Binoculars swinging from their necks, the group heads across North West Street and traipses through the government campus toward the Statehouse whose southernmost lawns host more habitat for migrating birds.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Wearable tech has drawn rising interest in the past several years as companies have explored additional body parts that could hold electronic devices, including fingers and necks.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An endless stream of shortform clips depict the characters eating burgers on the beach, cutting each other’s necks off, getting robbed on the L train in Chicago.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
White necks rose into conversations.
—Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Binoculars swinging from their necks, the group heads across North West Street and traipses through the government campus toward the Statehouse whose southernmost lawns host more habitat for migrating birds.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Wearable tech has drawn rising interest in the past several years as companies have explored additional body parts that could hold electronic devices, including fingers and necks.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An endless stream of shortform clips depict the characters eating burgers on the beach, cutting each other’s necks off, getting robbed on the L train in Chicago.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
Noun
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In recent months, cases in parts of Utah and Arizona have steadily increased.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The agency has also issued freeze warnings and frost advisories for parts of Wyoming and Colorado.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both capitals sit along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, home to busy shipping lanes which connect the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ferry service in the winter, however, is dependent on ice coverage in the straits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The reflector shield’s diameter is just less than 32 inches, and the hottest areas are typically within a few feet of the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lauren Rock’s proprietary therapies melt away inches, tighten skin and reduce cellulite with zero downtime.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Notably, viewers in certain regions may still be unable to watch the show live.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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High costs do contribute to the lack of air conditioning in some regions, particularly lower-income areas.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The meandering layout of Milan predates cars, so expect to get your steps in on the narrow and winding roads.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oil money bought the county new paved roads, a large community center, and a new water system.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Officials said those basic steps likely saved lives.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The New York Declaration outlines a comprehensive framework for ending Israel’s military operations in Gaza, returning the remaining hostages, dismantling Hamas, and rebuilding the strip and backs these steps with security guarantees and initiatives to boost regional integration.—
SHIRA EFRON,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of course actors need to take care of each other, but the point is that nothing here lands.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The biggest threats are oil and gas drilling, mining, new road construction and efforts in Washington to sell off federal lands, Gorman said.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also kid-friendly programming from channels like Mother Goose Club for parents who need backup entertainment options mid-flight.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The images will be on billboards and taxi tops around town and will be featured on both Wells’ and Jack Victor’s social media and web channels.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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