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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
Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An endless stream of shortform clips depict the characters eating burgers on the beach, cutting each other’s necks off, getting robbed on the L train in Chicago.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Sauropods are herbivores known for their very long necks, long tails, small head and pillar-like legs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
A lot of them have sore necks and some bruises and bumps and cuts.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
The cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation wore placards with Chevy Chase's dialogue around their necks.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
The models often sported vintage style coin purses that dangled from their necks and carried barrel bags and satchels.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
An endless stream of shortform clips depict the characters eating burgers on the beach, cutting each other’s necks off, getting robbed on the L train in Chicago.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
On his way home from work, Wan Qiang picked up a gourmet dinner of duck necks, duck wings, and steamed buns from Beiyuan for just over $4.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Pour a few tablespoons of rice into the feeder and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to clean narrow necks.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Sauropods are herbivores known for their very long necks, long tails, small head and pillar-like legs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
A lot of them have sore necks and some bruises and bumps and cuts.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
The cast of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation wore placards with Chevy Chase's dialogue around their necks.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necks
Noun
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Of course, Sullivan recognizes the holes that could leave in other parts of the lineup and is reserving the right to change his mind.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Since then, rent prices have leveled off and even declined in some parts of the country, especially those that have built the most new apartments and homes.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Both countries' navies often use international straits off Japan's coastline for deployments to the wider Pacific.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ferry service in the winter, however, is dependent on ice coverage in the straits.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This article has been corrected to note that front windows may not be tinted to any degree below four inches from the top of the window.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Where its series stablemate, the W5800, has been designed for large home theaters, the W4100i caters to the needs of smaller spaces with support for screens up to 120 diagonal inches – though the visuals can be stretched up to 150 inches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The study also found that nearly half the respondents — highest on record — had diverted investments planned for China to other regions, primarily Southeast Asia.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Of course, reduced demand would erode profit margins and dampen economic growth – particularly in manufacturing-intensive regions of the country already struggling with inflation and global competition.—
Dan Ikenson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing better than putting down the top and driving beautiful roads just after the rain stops and the air is powerfully charged by the nearby ocean, scrubbed clean.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The New Extraction Economy Early colonial powers extracted gold, spices and resources from distant lands while giving little back to local communities.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The majority of these lands are located in western states and Alaska.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Images of Gaza, carried nonstop on Emirati and Saudi news channels — not just Qatar’s Al Jazeera or Iranian media — are stoking widespread anger, the analyst said.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Necks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necks. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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