on deck

phrase

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

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Below, what the shifting political winds mean for some health AI policy questions on deck for next year. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026 But the most likely explanation involves a few feet of water in the hull, a sounding rod found on deck (used to measure water in the hold), and one of the ship’s two pumps being out of commission. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026 Then he was taken back on deck and saw the crew tied up on the catwalk. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 Clearly, as both the Enterprise captain on deck and the mutant leader who used a wheelchair, the actor’s distinct and resonating voice held the attention of audiences and Stewart’s fellow actors. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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