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
Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The complaint says King returned to the apartment the next day, wearing a mask and again asking about Toney.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
No formal confirmation from opposition But as of now, officials aligned with Venezuela's interim government have not publicly confirmed any formal order to close El Helicoide or release all political detainees – suggesting that what happens next may differ from rhetoric in Washington.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The expired subsidies, if left unresolved, could be one of Democrats’ top political issues next year.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Their return could be huge for quarterback Jayden Maiava, who is also coming back next season.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
The complaint says King returned to the apartment the next day, wearing a mask and again asking about Toney.
—Tom Olsen, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Serena could be seen in the video speaking fluent French to her daughter and guiding her on which color to try next.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
No formal confirmation from opposition But as of now, officials aligned with Venezuela's interim government have not publicly confirmed any formal order to close El Helicoide or release all political detainees – suggesting that what happens next may differ from rhetoric in Washington.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Preposition
The 27-year-old right-hander can become a free agent next winter.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The expired subsidies, if left unresolved, could be one of Democrats’ top political issues next year.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 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,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Those fixers would then bet against the players' teams in those games, defrauding sportsbooks and other bettors, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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After her husband took her pets out of the room, Bloor then faced the even more delicate task of safely removing herself from the bed without alarming the snake.—
Phil Boucher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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With Villa experiencing an imbalance in the squad, with few wide players to call upon, Guessand has been utilised as a remedy.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Originally a working-class neighborhood of Polish immigrants who raised goats in their yards—leading to the nickname Goat Prairie and later Bucktown—this Chicago enclave has evolved into a mix of independent boutiques and restaurants with a dynamic urban feel.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The board voted 5-1 to authorize Superintendent Stacie Stanley to execute the agreement once details were cemented, which took place less than an hour later.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Their scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams, who then rigged and attempted to rig more than 29 games, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to save big on trending denim, designer bags, comfy sneakers, and more.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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This past Christmas, as a meaningful and nostalgic compromise, the McAlarneys and a group of other parents from their daughter Maddie's second-grade class all decided to get their children Tin Can landline phones for Christmas.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Protests have erupted in American cities since.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Okoye, now 26 and with Udinese in Italy, became their first-choice goalkeeper for AFCON 2022 but has only made two appearances since, due to the emergence of current first-choice Stanley Nwabali.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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When asked about the committee’s spending, a spokesperson for McGuire’s campaign said the Super Bowl fundraiser was held alongside Atkins, who for years held fundraisers at the NFL championships.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now, 40 years later, Toby reflects on growing up surrounded by magic and how working alongside his parents over the years has shaped both his life and career.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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