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
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The District of Columbia came next, with residents paying an average of $505 per month.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Eighteen nations are already guaranteed a spot in the tournament next June and July, meaning there are 30 (yes, 30) still to be decided.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Senate has proposed a modest increase to Title I for next year.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Here’s what to know about the court’s decision and what happens next.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
The District of Columbia came next, with residents paying an average of $505 per month.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
There have been rumblings and rumors about him potentially playing with another team next season.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Eighteen nations are already guaranteed a spot in the tournament next June and July, meaning there are 30 (yes, 30) still to be decided.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Preposition
September brings major price drops on warm-weather essentials worth grabbing for now and next year, including chaise lounges, fire pits, and full furniture sets for entertaining.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The Senate has proposed a modest increase to Title I for next year.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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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,
29 Sep. 2025
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Berry's following post, shared to Instagram on Aug. 17, featured her in a brand-new look.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And, most importantly, the only three teams in the previous three seasons to win a Division Series Game 1 on the road and then lose Game 2 — the 2022 Phillies, the 2023 Phillies and the 2024 Mets — all won the series.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Contrast that with Robert Lewandowski, whose stutter, pause, judder, wait for the ’keeper to dive and then place it wide of the post didn’t work for Barcelona during their surprise defeat away to Sevilla a few hours later.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Kidman and Urban had all details of their divorce agreed upon and signed before the case was filed, according to the marital dissolution agreement.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Sep. 2025
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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
Adverb
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While North Korean state media released text accounts of the parade Saturday morning, pictures and video of the event were expected to be released later in the day.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Moments later, the monarch began to flap its wings and crawl onto Bendicksen’s hand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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What To Know While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday, Mamdani was asked about his conversation with the state's attorney general.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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At the start of the second quarter, Timberview attempted a 32-yard field goal.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Rupert was involuntarily reassigned to another school in the district, but has since gone on medical leave due to depression and anxiety.—
JENNAH PENDLETON,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Witkoff, who has labored on Middle East diplomacy since January alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio, persuaded Kushner to lend a hand.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Beyond offering incentives to refer platforms to others, emerging apps have also created ways to bet alongside friends, setting up leaderboards and teams of other users.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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