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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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Forlini anticipates bestsellers at the Madison Avenue boutique to be its Ultrafine cashmere knitwear, including round necks, polos, turtlenecks and staples.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
They are named for the collars of reddish-brown fur around their necks, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 May 2026
From trench coats to lightweight raincoats and cool bombers, shoppers will find funnel necks among collections from brands like Mango, Zara, Good American, COS and beyond.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
With thicker necks and heavier, more robust bodies, Steller sea lions appear much more powerful — almost bear-like — compared to the slimmer, more streamlined California sea lion.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The snake charmer went around the audience, letting event-goers handle the snakes and even drape them around their necks, police told CNN.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Forlini anticipates bestsellers at the Madison Avenue boutique to be its Ultrafine cashmere knitwear, including round necks, polos, turtlenecks and staples.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Every year, crowds of people gather on A1A, crane their necks skyward and collectively lose their minds as the Air Force Thunderbirds tear across the sky at speeds that make your fillings hurt.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
All necks craned toward Miriam.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
They are named for the collars of reddish-brown fur around their necks, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 3 May 2026
From trench coats to lightweight raincoats and cool bombers, shoppers will find funnel necks among collections from brands like Mango, Zara, Good American, COS and beyond.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
With thicker necks and heavier, more robust bodies, Steller sea lions appear much more powerful — almost bear-like — compared to the slimmer, more streamlined California sea lion.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The snake charmer went around the audience, letting event-goers handle the snakes and even drape them around their necks, police told CNN.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Max Schuemann, another righty, hasn’t shown much at the plate over parts of three big league seasons.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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To be sure, many of its rinks were in dire financial straits when Black Bear purchased them and might not have stayed open otherwise.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The program has hit dire straits in recent years, with many counties freezing enrollment or opening waitlists.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Montverde senior Grant Williams cleared 14-feet, 9-inches to win the boys pole vault.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Select dwarf or short varieties that thrive in the confines of a large container, at least 14 inches wide.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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The bar menu is divided into Indian regions, each with cocktails inspired by the dishes and ingredients local to that part of the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The mining regions remain unstable.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Depending on the variant, the tank had a maximum speed of 22-30 mph (35-48 km/h) on roads and 15-20 mph (24-32 km/h) off-road, and an operational range of 100-150 mi (160-240 km) on roads and 60-100 mi (97-161 km) cross-country.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Many roads were still blocked in Lincoln County and teams from the agency were assessing the damage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 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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The pop-up lands at a time when audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in publishing, fueled by strong fan communities across platforms like BookTok and podcasts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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