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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 neck
Bethany Brown, People.com, 20 May 2025
The most common sites for tick bites include your scalp and neck, legs, ears, under your arms — and in your belly button, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
New Atlas, 11 July 2024
But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
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Noun
Throughout Gannon’s testimony, Combs, dressed in a blue sweater and white button-down shirt hiding his neck tattoo, could be seen shaking his head multiple times.
—Bethany Brown, People.com, 20 May 2025
The most common sites for tick bites include your scalp and neck, legs, ears, under your arms — and in your belly button, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Verb
Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2024
But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neck
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2025
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The day before, Russian troops killed two residents in the northern Sumy region.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The Chinese military is massing troops in Fujian Province and an armada offshore, just across the strait from Taiwan.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The stakes of these discussions—which have involved charges of Eurocentrism, head-in-the-sand elitism, even white supremacy—have at times felt existential, given many institutions’ financial straits.—
Matthew Aucoin,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ouellette won the 1,600 title (Martin was second) and another senior Oliver Guzy won the long jump (22 feet, 3 ¼ inches) was second in the 300 hurdles.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Even just 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Elliott has always had a penchant for nosing talent at the start (see: Tweet, Nicole Wray, Lil’ Mo).—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Camarena’s attention to detail results in a lively spirit that noses soulfully with white pepper and fresh citrus zest.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new sale follows the recent opening of the Chicago Fire Football Club’s training facility, which sits on 23 acres of land that CHA has leased to the team.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Many farmers are leasing land for clean power projects, generating stable income streams that help sustain agricultural economies and keep land in the family for future generations.—
Martin Hermann,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Even so, the process seemed sound for the Giants, a welcome change from the previous two offseasons, which featured a Daniel Jones extension (2023) and Saquon Barkley’s departure (2024).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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So much of his sound — and what people enjoy about Chris’ music is [his guitar].—
Deborah Evans Price,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
Noun
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While San Diego police banned the carotid restraint, the lawsuit alleges the department did not take steps to address the risks of holding people facedown.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Trump's administration took steps to remove protections for thousands of Afghan refugees earlier this month, asking them to self-deport and officially terminating their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amid an ongoing immigration crackdown.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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