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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as in then
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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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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Springfield, Ohio — On a recent Sunday morning, Pastor Carl Ruby gave his sermon, greeted congregants and then headed to his office to speak with the FBI.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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There are different versions but typically, teens organize a group of players and then track down and eliminate one another with shots from a water gun.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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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As Ecklund later learned, the sign was a reference to a once-obscure federal statute, 18 US Code 111, that has become a key tool used by immigration agents to detain American citizens.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sierra Leone's president initially agreed to an interview but later did not respond to requests for comment.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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