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necking

[nek-ing] / ˈnɛk ɪŋ /


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After widespread volcanic activity about 4 million years ago, the onset of necking caused the land in the rift to sink.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026

"I can imagine the rubber necking that is going to happen."

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2023

Instead of dancing and necking and maybe even performing for the hippies in Haight-Ashbury, Elvis Presley had spent an endless seven years in Southern California, forsaking his music career for one on the silver screen.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2018

Basically middle-aged music nerds in plastic glasses necking $8 beers, with a few kids to spike the energy and enthusiasm.

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2017

Who wouldn’t be appalled to find her brother and his girlfriend necking in her brand-new house, in the prize bathroom of all places?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu


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