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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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, the Blue Jackets are breathing down the Penguins’ necks.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The four players wore USA jerseys with their gold medals draped from their necks.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Minutes later, Keller stood alongside her teammates as gold medals were wrapped around their necks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted as the Olympic gold medal winners filtered into the aisles of the House gallery wearing USA sweatshirts and their medals around their necks.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Servers put beads around diners’ necks after they are seated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In all, the Ducks sent five players to Milan for this year’s Winter Olympic Games, and two of them returned home with medals dangling from their necks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
However, that has also led to most people only applying their products to their faces, instead of taking time to also apply products to their necks and chests as well.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, the Blue Jackets are breathing down the Penguins’ necks.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The four players wore USA jerseys with their gold medals draped from their necks.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
Minutes later, Keller stood alongside her teammates as gold medals were wrapped around their necks.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The chamber erupted as the Olympic gold medal winners filtered into the aisles of the House gallery wearing USA sweatshirts and their medals around their necks.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Monitors are bulkier, with longer necks, narrower snouts and thicker, more muscular tails.
—Sergio Candido, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Servers put beads around diners’ necks after they are seated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
In all, the Ducks sent five players to Milan for this year’s Winter Olympic Games, and two of them returned home with medals dangling from their necks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
Noun
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As conflict destabilizes parts of the Middle East, the ripple effects are already reaching the region’s luxury economy, which has become a promising growth engine for a struggling global sector.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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That snap that’s going to trigger those ships to go through the straits.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For travelers on the go, shrinking the cup to just two inches can save space in your bag for other items.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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All told over 51 inches of snow to contend with.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Asian energy buyers, desperate to secure supplies as the Middle East war enters its second week, are outbidding rivals to lure fuel shipments that were headed to other regions.—
Nicholas Lua,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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While millions of Americans travel to Mexico each year without incident, law enforcement officials emphasize that criminal violence remains widespread in regions where cartels operate.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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April 20 – May 20 Steady steps feel especially comforting now.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Its location in the new upscale development of Takanawa Gateway City, puts guests in a less touristy and much quieter part of town, while still being steps away from major transportation hubs like Takanawa Gateway Station and Shinagawa Station.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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The Energy and Carbon Benchmark lands at a moment when fashion’s planet‑warming emissions are still falling far short of ambitions.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
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That profit engine is also why Disney has committed to spend $60 billion through 2033 on expanding the division through new attractions, lands, hotels and cruise ships.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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