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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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Recent Examples of necks
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Four or five people got the backs of their necks and ears burned and stuff.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
This reading light is compact, rechargeable, and sturdier than the lights with the long necks.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Looped around the necks of models and industry insiders, pendant necklaces had a commanding presence on the runways and the streets.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
What To Know The display shows two mannequins dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants, and black masks hanging by their necks from a wooden frame topped with a Mexican flag.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In awe of the ostriches with their long necks, dazzling eyes and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit said the Hardimans suffered severe injuries, including to their necks, backs and legs, and that one occupant had a concussion.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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Her reporting turns the accident into an albatross around their necks, tearing at their reputations and tugging at all the other skeletons in their closets.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
It was filled with two-page illustrations of long necks and sweeping ochre landscapes, with clever reptilian faces and sinuous tails, orange and green and flecked in black.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Four or five people got the backs of their necks and ears burned and stuff.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
This reading light is compact, rechargeable, and sturdier than the lights with the long necks.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Looped around the necks of models and industry insiders, pendant necklaces had a commanding presence on the runways and the streets.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
What To Know The display shows two mannequins dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants, and black masks hanging by their necks from a wooden frame topped with a Mexican flag.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In awe of the ostriches with their long necks, dazzling eyes and muscular legs, the little bird wants to be just like them.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit said the Hardimans suffered severe injuries, including to their necks, backs and legs, and that one occupant had a concussion.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
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Executives at JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Citi all used their earnings calls yesterday to assure investors that the bankruptcy of auto parts supplier First Brands—which had borrowed more than $10 billion—did not mean that the private credit market is systemically weak.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Studio executives, meanwhile, dismiss YouTube and its growth as something less than the sum of its parts.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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By effectively turning global communications cables into acoustic tripwires, militaries may soon be able to detect submarine movements across straits, chokepoints, and critical shipping routes in near real time.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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But part of the reason Florida finds itself in such dire straits is because Lagway has struggled, specifically to the tune of a five-to-six touchdown-to-interception ratio.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Dig a trench that is about 12 inches deep and loosen the soil, setting it to the side.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Now, researchers have identified specific regions of the human genome connected to cannabis use, which means the propensity to get addicted to weed may be encoded in DNA.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some towers in remote deserts or mountainous regions send data through satellites, and anyone within the satellite’s coverage area can potentially intercept those signals.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Four people were killed and another four were injured in two head-on collisions on Arkansas roads Friday and Saturday, according to preliminary police reports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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These warnings highlight the risk of travel difficulties, slippery roads and hazardous conditions, particularly for motorists and backcountry visitors.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Nestled along a private stretch of creek, the hotel feels secluded and tranquil but is also steps away from the heart of town.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Since the 1970s, spills have resulted in fish kills and contamination of water and agricultural lands.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The park doesn’t miss a brick in its immersive theming, having built remarkable lands inspired by Greece, the Roman Empire, the Nordic Vikings, and more, with more than 40 rides and attractions that brim with charm and evoke a sense of wonder.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Sponsor is not responsible for any lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, mutilated, postage due or mechanically reproduced Entries or Entries that have been tampered with or not obtained through legitimate channels, all of which will be disqualified.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The franchise has a massive global digital ecosystem, garnering over 48 billion views on YouTube, with more than 43 million subscribers across 31 localized channels.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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