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
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
The bond market may also force lawmakers to finally get their house in order, perhaps within the next decade.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
With only Dontrelle Willis (68) and Ricky Nolasco (81) up next.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The team is on the field three days this week and three days next week for voluntary work, then has its mandatory minicamp slated for June 16-18.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
The next day, a forensic pathologist at the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy on Maurice.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
The bond market may also force lawmakers to finally get their house in order, perhaps within the next decade.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Adverb
As of Monday morning, the girlfriend was next scheduled to appear in court for a pre-trial conference on June 16.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
With only Dontrelle Willis (68) and Ricky Nolasco (81) up next.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Preposition
Crew was only two to make room for Boeing Starliner CFT crew astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on the return flight next February.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
The team is on the field three days this week and three days next week for voluntary work, then has its mandatory minicamp slated for June 16-18.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Key Background Hamilton was a former GOP congressional candidate in Virginia, and grew a following online for his criticisms of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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The Jackets then broke open the lead with a two RBI single to right field from Clary.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Police in Las Vegas arranged for him to be arrested and then extradited to California, Clark said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The zoo’s curator was later fired, although officials have not publicly disclosed the reason for the dismissal.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Weiss later let Alfonsi, executive producer Tanya Simon, and correspondent Cecilia Vega go.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Preposition
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Clark and her partners were able to interview Nash, who left DNA on a Wingstop cup, as first reported by the San Bernardino Sun.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Theodore made up for his mishap to start the game with an absolute rocket off his stick on a one-timer that saw its way through traffic and past Frederik Anderson in net to get Vegas on the board shortly after Ehlers’ second goal.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Open since 1964 by its namesake, a former soccer player from Serbia, it has since been graced by everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to George Clooney—the latter of whom even has a menu item named after himself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
Preposition
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Natalie Wyatt talked about the energy the World Cup was bringing to Dallas-Fort Worth alongside her friends Debbie Hinds and Peyton Morris.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The restaurant sits alongside the gas station that Peluso's family built more than two decades ago.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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