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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Volvo Orders are already open across much of Europe, with Asia-Pacific markets next.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The fact that babies and toddlers continue to die from ingesting fentanyl will likely come up in a meeting next month.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.
—Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Give them exactly one thing to do next.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Volvo Orders are already open across much of Europe, with Asia-Pacific markets next.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Voters will generally lock in their opinions about the economy by Labor Day before the midterm elections next year.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The fact that babies and toddlers continue to die from ingesting fentanyl will likely come up in a meeting next month.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Preposition
The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.
—Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Following his arrest on May 2, Hinton gained a following online and raised thousands in multiple fundraisers on an online crowdfunding platform, GiveSendGo.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Now, textiles will face punishing 59 percent tariffs due to the new, 50 percent duties stacking upon an existing MFN rate of 9 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Harmony in relationships should be easier to come upon, and asking for favors may be granted more easily.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Municipal court records show charges filed against the man were later dropped.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Plants normally rely on the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle to fix carbon dioxide into organic compounds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In his second term, states’ rights, once a rallying cry for conservatives, are under pressure.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Silva is coming off a dominant performance at UFC 314, submitting Bryce Mitchell in the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The fire has since been extinguished and the cause remains under investigation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Monarez has since been ousted as director.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Day-Lewis wrote the script alongside his son.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Critics have praised Jessie Buckley’s and Paul Mescal’s indelible performances as Agnes and William Shakespeare — alongside a breakout turn from young Jacobi Jupe as the titular character.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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