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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
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
His hand no more came out of his chest than our hands come out of our wrists, and our heads out of our necks.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Kerry was wearing these jumpsuits his wife made that looked like green silk — sleeveless v-necks, very space age, and Captain Kirk-type wear.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Corrigan has personally seen evidence of rats surviving even the grisliest encounters with traps, as well as videos of rats pushing metal bars off their necks and surviving for months after losing limbs to traps.
—Jason Bittel, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Many wore orange and green ribbons around their necks, Metayer’s favorite colors.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
His hand no more came out of his chest than our hands come out of our wrists, and our heads out of our necks.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Kerry was wearing these jumpsuits his wife made that looked like green silk — sleeveless v-necks, very space age, and Captain Kirk-type wear.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Women are being confronted by lotions and serums and light masks that promise to rejuvenate their faces and necks, dietary supplements claiming to do everything from boost moods to ease hot flashes and gadgets promising to help with symptoms.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Corrigan has personally seen evidence of rats surviving even the grisliest encounters with traps, as well as videos of rats pushing metal bars off their necks and surviving for months after losing limbs to traps.
—Jason Bittel, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The thugs would insinuate themselves into the confidence of wayfarers and, when a favorable opportunity presented itself, strangle them by throwing a handkerchief or noose around their necks.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
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Communities in the Midwest are cleaning up after tornadoes and severe storms tracked through parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Improvements over the last 15 years in an imaging technique called cryo-EM (cryogenic electron microscopy) have enabled researchers to see the flagellar motor’s component parts.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The United States put two warships through the straits.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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For years, Spirit was a high-flying, no frills, profit machine, but since the pandemic, the airline failed to merge with JetBlue as consumer tastes changed to favor a more premium style of travel that left the airline in dire financial straits.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The sound box had a teardrop shape, just a couple of inches deep, with a golden-brown polyurethane finish that darkened to black at the edges.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Michigan Department of Natural Resources The governor's office said Friday that the Cheboygan River had risen to 18 inches below the top of the dam.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a report issued in March, GOP strategist Alex Alvarado points out that a significant number of potential Republican votes are squirreled away in rural districts too far away from the Central and South Florida regions to be of help.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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That might make some Latin acts prioritize other regions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For myself, having a Wrangler is the perfect vehicle to just drive these desolate roads.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The affected roads include Fay Avenue, Girard Avenue, Herschel Avenue, Pearl Street, La Jolla Boulevard, Prospect Street, Gilman Drive, La Jolla Shores Drive, Torrey Pines Road and more.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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While 10,000 steps has long been promoted as a daily goal, studies have shown that many health benefits—especially for older adults—can occur at lower step counts.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 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
Noun
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The president has also proposed cuts to National Park Service funding and pushed to expand oil, gas and mineral development on federal lands, among other efforts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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These changes aim to create chaos, deliver the administration’s stated goal of traumatizing employees, and imperil the very existence of public lands — lands that belong to all Americans.—
Tracy Stone-Manning,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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