as in following
being the one that comes immediately after another
my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets
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Recent Examples of next
Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
But the topic could resurface before the next elections.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Park staff and local stakeholders are wrestling with what comes next.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 18 June 2026
However, after a back-and-forth in multiple courts, he was granted a temporary injunction to play while the court awaited a full trial next February.
—Nick Harris
june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
Ecuador will face Germany and Curaçao will play Ivory Coast in the next round of group-stage competition on Thursday.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
But the topic could resurface before the next elections.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Adverb
Social media users can visit Aldi's Instagram page to see which theme drops next.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Park staff and local stakeholders are wrestling with what comes next.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Preposition
Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 18 June 2026
However, after a back-and-forth in multiple courts, he was granted a temporary injunction to play while the court awaited a full trial next February.
—Nick Harris
june 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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In a following slide, Lively called out Stoney Clover, which held a three-day pop-up event in New York City in celebration of the Knicks making it to the Finals.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Chiefs Hall of Honor on the second-level concourse contains the organization’s four Super Bowl trophies, memorabilia, exhibits and documents, and there is no admission to walk through history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Allen plays Roxie, a dying wife and mother who arrives in the trauma bay during the show’s second season.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The medical examiner's office later determined the cause of death to be child abuse, including blunt force trauma, neglect, starvation and dehydration.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And then, literally two days later was lockdown COVID.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Preposition
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Gibbons, meanwhile, pointed to vertical-format storytelling as a trend that could reshape audience behavior in the coming years.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Additional announcements regarding partnerships, licensing initiatives, and international expansion plans are expected in the coming months, the company said.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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This, then, became the place to live out and fulfill true cowboy ambitions—and the heart of this place hasn’t changed since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In the years since, Newsom’s friendship with billionaire Gordon Getty helped grow his wine business, PumpJack Group, into a successful multimillion dollar operation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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