stiff neck
Example Sentences
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The inflammation from meningitis typically triggers symptoms such as headache, fever and a stiff neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Saffanah, from Stockton-on-Tees, fell ill in January after complaining of a stiff neck and light sensitivity, and within 24 hours she was in an induced coma.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2025
The first symptoms of EEE are a fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2024
A piece of red flannel was wrapped around Mademoiselle’s throat; a stiff neck compelled her to hold her head on one side.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
