NECKS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

necks 1 of 2

noun

plural of neck

as in parts

a broad geographical area we're going to be in your neck of the woods in July, so maybe we can get together then

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as in straits

a narrow body of water between two land masses only a narrow neck of the South China Sea separates Taiwan from mainland China

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as in inches

a very small distance or degree for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck

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necks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of neck

as in noses

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Recent Examples of necks

Noun

In the basement, Patrick found Cora and Callan with bands around their necks. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The rule gets rid of drivers needing to stick out their necks to check for oncoming cars and eliminates the need for drivers to inch blindly forward around a curve. — Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 When the players went for a walk around the pitch with their medals around their necks, Tuchel insisted that Steele go with them. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 July 2026 The dinosaur was part of the Mamenchisauridae family, known for their long necks that reached up to 66 feet, per BBC. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Today, baroque pearls can be seen on the necks, ears, and fingers of women who want to stand out. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026 Many runners appeared completely unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Many runners appeared unaware when bulls were breathing down their necks and, instead of trying to gore them, just shoved them out of the way. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks

Noun

But $4 gas is still a reality across the country and parts of South Florida.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
In addition to rolling heat waves, the country has been grappling with a dearth of rain — just 7% of the average for this time of year, falling to 1% in some parts of the south.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of parts

Noun

The world has three straits under simultaneous pressure for the first time in memory.

— Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Trump has said that one of his reasons for taking over the Kennedy Center was due to its dire financial straits, but when asked about that assessment Tuesday, Folds said that was not the case.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of straits

Noun

Beijing in recent years has rapidly expanded mandates for schools in ethnic minority regions to adopt primarily Chinese-language education, starting from kindergarten.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
That would mean regions currently recording five to 10 days per year of extreme heat would see 20 to 30 days per year within a single generation.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of regions

Noun

That’s also the figure governments across South Florida rely on when adapting infrastructure like roads, or planning new ones.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Several of the roads were constructed with pedestrians in mind first, envisioning the fan march from the Landing to CPKC Stadium on match days.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of roads

Noun

This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of steps

Verb

In police body camera footage, which Feder shared with WCCO, Feder gets out with his hands up and an officer pats him down.

— Ashley Grams, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026