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
Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Following its award-winning Sundance world premiere, the film will also play in the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival, with its first public screening next Friday (Feb 20).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Enough to return with clarity about what needed to come next.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
He is being held on a $300,000 bond and is set to appear in court next Tuesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This uneven foundation is what makes the next few weeks particularly important as a barometer of the broader consumer outlook.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Following its award-winning Sundance world premiere, the film will also play in the main competition at the Berlin Film Festival, with its first public screening next Friday (Feb 20).
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Up next The All-Star weekend stays out West in February 2027 when Phoenix hosts for the fourth time.
—CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Enough to return with clarity about what needed to come next.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Preposition
DeSantis wants to give the State Guard a $62 million budget and 47 employees next year.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
He is being held on a $300,000 bond and is set to appear in court next Tuesday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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If the measure passes, violators would face penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, including an up to $10,000 fine for a first offense and a $25,000 fine for any following offenses.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Fortunately, The Athletic can call upon resident goalkeeping expert Matt Pyzdrowski.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Magic hope, when called upon, Isaac continues to remain stout on the defensive end when the team heads back on the road for its lone trip of the season to San Antonio on Sunday and Oklahoma City on Tuesday.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Rootselaar transitioned from male to female about six years ago and subsequently dropped out of school two years later, but McDonald said there is no evidence that Rootselaar dropped out due to bullying because of the transition.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Bell 407 helicopter crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 in a less densely populated area to the north of Brewer's neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For the second time in five days, an American figure skater with serious medal hopes could not meet expectations.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Chatham County police said there were no other passengers in Vasquez Lopez and Davis’ vehicles, and while there was a second bystander vehicle involved in the accident, no one in that vehicle suffered injuries.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Davis has since admitted the uncharacteristic miss — the ball hit the front rim, back rim and side rim again before rolling off — negatively impacted him for weeks.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Krupa has since gotten involved with others around the state involved in similar efforts, and ultimately the Illinois Network to Freedom Collective took shape.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Serve it atop creamy mashed potatoes, buttery orzo, or alongside roasted potatoes and crusty bread.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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On electricity, Texas should modernize the grid, reduce transmission losses, and encourage energy efficiency alongside responsible generation growth.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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