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
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Volvo Orders are already open across much of Europe, with Asia-Pacific markets next.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
In the worst-case scenario, the Rockets could be juggling Durant, VanVleet and Eason in free agency next offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.
—Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Give them exactly one thing to do next.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Volvo Orders are already open across much of Europe, with Asia-Pacific markets next.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Madden had only recently taken up a joint role running Film4 and TV drama for Channel 4 but will join the streamer next month as its Director of UK Film.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
In the worst-case scenario, the Rockets could be juggling Durant, VanVleet and Eason in free agency next offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Preposition
The next slated interview, with former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, is on Friday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
For the next three years, early intervention programs — including reading, music and speech therapy — helped monitor Ness' children, looking for possible cognitive or learning setbacks.
—Jeff Truesdell, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Following his arrest on May 2, Hinton gained a following online and raised thousands in multiple fundraisers on an online crowdfunding platform, GiveSendGo.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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In early fall, use it as a warm accent with your favorite summer dresses, then pair it with jeans or leggings once the weather cools down later in the season.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ball hit the receiver, bounced off tight end Jonnu Smith and then landed back in Metcalf’s arms.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Now, textiles will face punishing 59 percent tariffs due to the new, 50 percent duties stacking upon an existing MFN rate of 9 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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Harmony in relationships should be easier to come upon, and asking for favors may be granted more easily.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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It’ll be added to the Rebel model later in the model year.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chiefs wideout Xavier Worthy exited with a shoulder injury after colliding with tight end Travis Kelce on Kansas City’s first possession and was later ruled out.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Mired in a terrible second-half slump, the center fielder went 2-for-3 with two sacrifice flies after not starting Tuesday and Wednesday and an off day Thursday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Few further details have since been revealed about what led to his departure.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Many new international schools have cropped up in the years since, drawing in Kenyan middle class parents by offering lower fees than higher-end international schools.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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With Ella Toone or Park in the No 10 role, the former Bayern Munich player will add balance in a double pivot alongside Hinata Miyazawa allowing United more control in midfield.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wacha had command of six pitches and generated 40 swings alongside 12 whiffs, per Baseball Savant.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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