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单词 neck and neck
释义

neck and neck

adverb or adjective

: very close (as in a race)

Synonyms

  • close
  • down-to-the-wire
  • hairbreadth
  • narrow
  • nip and tuck
  • tight
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Since the Dobbs decision, Nessel went from being neck and neck in polls to having a slight lead. Lauren Weber, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2022 It’s the latest salvo in a bitter Senate race where the two candidates are neck and neck in a contest that could determine the balance of power in the Senate. Natasha Korecki, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2022 The poll, conducted after Trump stumped for Palin in Alaska, found that Begich and Palin are neck and neck. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Aug. 2022 The auctions end only five minutes apart, and while the F40 is currently ahead with a bid of $1.7 million to the 959's $1.3 million top bid, the final price for each should be neck and neck. Brendan Mcaleer, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2022 In the Democratic primary for governor, two candidates — former state First Lady Vicky Cayetano and Lt. Gov. Josh Green — have been neck and neck in ad spending. Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 25 July 2022 As far as the best seasons of AHS go, Asylum and Murder House are neck and neck. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 20 July 2022 Training with senior White, last year's district champ, the two Crusaders have been neck and neck. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 21 May 2022 The French president’s party and its centrist allies were neck and neck with a left-wing alliance in France’s first round of parliamentary elections. New York Times, 12 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

neck and neck

adjective

as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors a neck and neck finish in which only a fraction of a second separated the winner from the runner-up

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • narrow
  • nip and tuck
  • close
  • hairbreadth
  • tight
  • crowded
  • down-to-the-wire
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