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adjective

ˈnekst How to pronounce next (audio)
Definition of nextnext
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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next

2 of 3

adverb

as in then

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next

3 of 3

preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of next
Adjective
The Jacksons aim to expand their Ignite Hope Chest stores to more parts of Georgia by next year to help more families. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Rebecca Morgan, who, alongside her husband, Jeremiah, led the media tour Monday, said tens of thousands of visitors are expected at the temple over the next two-plus weeks. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
That left Fernández leaning on Brown, whose first three quarters had offered little reason to expect what came next. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 View gallery - 7 images Home brewing often requires separate equipment for fermentation, cooling and serving, along with decisions about what to make next. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Preposition
The White House is trying to relieve pressure on oil and diesel prices in the US ahead of crucial midterm elections next week. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 This might be the only season for the foreseeable future where most Heat games air on a free TV channel; the NBA reportedly wants to sell local rights to a national streamer next season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for next
Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
  1. following
  2. then
  3. upon
  4. second
  5. later
  6. on
  7. coming
  8. since
Adjective
  • Drivers must continue to maintain appropriate following distances, manage speed, check mirrors, and account for the truck's size and turning characteristics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • Starting first with a country club and then adding more planned developments, Soffer and his partners then transformed nearly 800 acres of swampland into what’s now Aventura.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • If billionaires are not going to change their behavior when taxed in such a fashion — in this case by leaving California — then there is no reason to not dun them next year in the same fashion and every year thereafter.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of then
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Adjective
  • This was the teams’ first meeting at T-Mobile Arena since Arizona beat UCLA in the 2023 Pac-12 tournament final for the second year in a row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With suicide as the second leading cause of death for 10- to 14-year-olds, much is needed to help address the mental health crisis.
    — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • A couple years later, on the verge of being demolished and replaced by several new McMansions, fund manager and seasonal Watch Hill resident Charles Royce stepped in to salvage its history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The team has dipped to a losing record for the first time all season since Week 1 and now has allowed the 3-4 Falcons a direct path to sole ownership of the NFC South later this weekend.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • Its flight rate will undoubtedly accelerate in the coming months, but even at a weekly launch cadence, fueling a Starship for a lunar landing would still require more than four months of dedicated launches.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This approach arrives at a key moment, preparing the global solar market for the massive influx of panel waste expected in the coming years.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • The department has since lost at least five firefighters during negotiations, including a paramedic and hazardous-materials technician trained to respond to incidents involving dangerous chemicals.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The data has since been replaced, but there is currently no measles dashboard to track cases in the state.
    — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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