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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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Often, the purple accessory was seen slung around his neck—to Believe, Purpose, Changes, and Justice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 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
Caton entered the property and punched his male neighbor several times before throwing him to the ground by his throat and placing him in a choke hold, leaving the neighbor with injuries to his face, head, neck and chest, according to the court record.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025
Often, the purple accessory was seen slung around his neck—to Believe, Purpose, Changes, and Justice.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Apr. 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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Additionally, officials said the investigation revealed that Morejon Garcia allegedly served as the President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and was a member of the Rapid Response Brigades.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This advantage is particularly compelling in regions like Southeast Asia, where remittances play a significant economic role, and in markets such as Africa and Latin America, which benefit from faster, cheaper cross-border flows.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The earthquake, reported to be 7.7 in magnitude, struck with the force of many atomic bombs - collapsing buildings and trapping people in desperate straits.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Still, Iran is in dire economic straits, and domestic pressure is mounting.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2025
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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At Experiences, revenue nosed up 3% to $9.4 billion with profit flat at $3.1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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The wild card will be where President Trump and key MAGA influencers land.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moraga Rd Tem Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Four days later, Todd used that fan’s sound to share a TikTok post of him in the recording studio.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hopefully, this is only the start of a scene-renaissance that brings the sound to new heights.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The extra step is well worth it, according to Smith, who’s experienced its benefits firsthand.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Published on April 10, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House Grand steps lead up to a portico entryway.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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