on deck

phrase

Synonyms of on decknext
1
: ready for duty
2
: next in line : next in turn

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Also added during the renovation, open for lunch, and located under a shade tarp on deck, is the Star Grill. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 Joy is excited to help out on deck and see what’s outside the world of the kitchen. Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Next to the court, pedal or row outside on Technogym machines while watching the waves or circle the running track on deck 12. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Special trips like the Yosemite Jazz Train, the Moonlight Melodrama, and the Moonlight Special are all on deck for riders during the longest days of the year. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on deck

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“On deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20deck. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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