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for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck
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Recent Examples of necks
Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Sleep Better At 30,000 Feet Traditional travel pillows often leave travelers waking up with sore necks and little actual rest.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Our detailed reporting agitated the government, which went from ignoring our existence to breathing down our necks.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Ask to see examples of their work—necks with glands treated as well as those with glands untouched.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Noun
Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Sleep Better At 30,000 Feet Traditional travel pillows often leave travelers waking up with sore necks and little actual rest.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Our detailed reporting agitated the government, which went from ignoring our existence to breathing down our necks.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
Ask to see examples of their work—necks with glands treated as well as those with glands untouched.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
Noun
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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But Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca remain beloved parts of film history.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Since 1995, it was believed both straits would be kept open by the threat of action from the world’s most powerful military.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The good news, is the straits will be back open, if that's true, and that will mean gas prices will go down for Americans, and that's good news.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Hernandez was the only high jumper to clear 5 feet, 10 inches, while her triple jump score of 48 feet, 8 3/4 inches was more than an inch ahead of the second--place finisher.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Cade Filleman stood on the mound, 60-foot-6 inches away from delirium.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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All geographic regions and age groups were represented.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Population growth at the wildland-urban boundary also increases exposure, while firefighting resources are strained as multiple regions face simultaneous emergencies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The new tax on Dubai tolls and parking, which began on June 1, will give the UAE government another cut from its roads that’s divorced from the financial performance of the operators.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The vulnerability highlights the multiple steps—and contractors—a lunar landing would entail.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Department of Interior pushes back Separately, a coalition of renewable energy groups filed a complaint in District Court in Oregon on Sunday over Pentagon officials not completing national security reviews for new onshore wind farms on private lands.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Flag Day lands in the middle of the month, and this is the patriotic run-up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4.—
Jim Geraghty,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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