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necks

  • plural of neck.
  • present tense form of neck (3rd person singular).

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They held paper hearts aloft during Fine Line, and painted red lips on their necks, in reference to the star's latest album: Kiss All The Time.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Researchers think the animals may have used their long necks and tails to help release heat and regulate body temperature.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Among those on trial are about 20 alleged leaders and dozens of lieutenants, many with tattooed faces, heads, hands, and necks.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Residents in the San Gabriel Valley are contending with a dramatic surge in black flies, a painful little pest known for biting around the eyes and necks of people and pets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

They listen carefully, crane their necks to see, take notes while I blush.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron