NECKS Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of necks next

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

These gentle giants used the surface area of their long necks and tails to shed heat and regulate their body temperature. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 May 2026 Ask to see examples of their work—necks with glands treated as well as those with glands untouched. —

Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026 Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks. —

Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026 But rivulets of sunblock still ran down everyone’s necks. —

Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026 Squatting, her eyes adjusting to the dim light, hoping for groggy chickens, their eyes shut and their beaks tucked into the fluff on their necks. —

Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks

Noun

Over time, blood vessels begin leaking, leading to bleeding, blood pressure can drop, blood fails to reach different parts of the body and the kidneys can fail.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The averages, however, are considerably lower than other parts of the country.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 May 2026