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

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, and sometimes diarrhoea and gastrointestinal symptoms.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024

The first symptoms of EEE are a fever, stiff neck, headache and lack of energy.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

My mom stands there in her little spotlight, not moving, like she’s got a stiff neck or something.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy