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
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.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 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
The next-largest county by population is Washoe County, which is home to Reno and is the only swing county in the state.
—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.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 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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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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The Athletics’ Zack Gelof left the game in the bottom of the second with a right hand laceration and contusion after Matt Chapman inadvertently spiked his hand trying to stretch a single into a double.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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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.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 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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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.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Well, things have only gotten worse since.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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