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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necked
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Miutine is the brand’s first fragrance launch under licensee L’Oréal, and the juice was nosed by IFF master perfumer Dominique Ropion.—
James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Having some of the oranges spooned out and some sectioned made a texturally and visually interesting ambrosia.—
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With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.—
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Adira in white jammies with a striped collar, cuddled with a blue dragon with rainbow scales, and a big brown Squishmellow.—
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The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.—
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Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
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Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.—
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Edwards went over to the center after the play, discussed the situation, patted Gobert and moved forward.—
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While mingling with well-wishers, Charlotte, 10, gently patted her 12-year-old older brother’s back in a show of support and reassurance.—
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Influenced by her Indian heritage, Japanese craft philosophy, and the traditions of Shetland knitting, her work is highly distinctive and also wholly wearable; David and I stroked scarves, asymmetric wraps, and sweaters with yearning.—
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Trump’s allies have always stroked his ego to get their way.—
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The Holy Father toured the project grounds, fed fish, petted horses and celebrated a liturgy for the program’s students, workers and their families.—
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Violet carefully reached her arm over and gently petted him.—
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Some tools are made to be admired and fondled as much as they're made to actually be used.—
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“Necked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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