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
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Create together, letting goodwill guide the next draft forward.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
But the announcement has stunned families across Ballantyne, sparked a fast-growing online petition, and raised pointed questions about how the decision came together and what happens next for the 4,200 households that call Morrison home.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
Google is adding an identity-verification requirement for developers, and sideloading apps from unverified developers will require a 24-hour waiting period starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand this September, with that holdup coming to other markets next year.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Ticket holders will be emailed with the next steps.
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Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Create together, letting goodwill guide the next draft forward.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Adverb
The next-largest county by population is Washoe County, which is home to Reno and is the only swing county in the state.
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Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
But the announcement has stunned families across Ballantyne, sparked a fast-growing online petition, and raised pointed questions about how the decision came together and what happens next for the 4,200 households that call Morrison home.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Preposition
Late summer pruning reduces the number of blooms next spring and can leave the plant susceptible to pests, disease, and winter damage.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
Google is adding an identity-verification requirement for developers, and sideloading apps from unverified developers will require a 24-hour waiting period starting in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand this September, with that holdup coming to other markets next year.
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Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.
Adverb
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
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.
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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.
Adjective
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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When Ecuador could not earn shots on target and time was running out during the second half, Piero Hincapié ran toward forward Santi Giménez and covered his mouth while speaking.
Adverb
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Family set to announce reward Weeks later, with no leads or arrests in the case, one theory is gaining traction with the victim's family.
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The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.
Preposition
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In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its military efforts there, reflecting Kyiv’s broader push to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
Adjective
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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At least 20% of the shares will be released after second-quarter results are disclosed sometime in the coming months, with all the lockups expiring in December.
Adverb
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In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.
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Well, things have only gotten worse since.
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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