stiff neck
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers’ game against the Pirates on Wednesday was the fourth Smith had missed since being scratched from the lineup Saturday with a stiff neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 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
Symptoms of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, a stiff neck, a loss of balance, seizures and/or hallucinations.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
Typical symptoms include fever, headaches, stiff neck, vomiting, light sensitivity and altered mental status.
From New York Times ● Mar. 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
