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
Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
When is the next Powerball drawing?
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
William Hartung, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And whoever Freeman hires next will be the beneficiary of Mickens’ work.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
His organization hopes to roll out the technology in some of its San Francisco homeless shelters next month.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The next year, he was appointed sheriff, but lost an election in 2016 to retain the position.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
When is the next Powerball drawing?
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
This flurry of activity has led to widespread speculation as to what’s next.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And whoever Freeman hires next will be the beneficiary of Mickens’ work.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Preposition
Their last game before the break is a home game against the Penguins next Thursday.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
His organization hopes to roll out the technology in some of its San Francisco homeless shelters next month.
—Cal Matters, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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If the measure passes, violators would face penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, including an up to $10,000 fine for a first offense and a $25,000 fine for any following offenses.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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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
Adverb
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The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Magic hope, when called upon, Isaac continues to remain stout on the defensive end when the team heads back on the road for its lone trip of the season to San Antonio on Sunday and Oklahoma City on Tuesday.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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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,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Cross later filed a federal lawsuit against Nanos, claiming the sheriff violated his First Amendment rights.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The two leaders were former allies who later became embroiled in bruising political disputes, deepening divisions in one of Asia's most unwieldy democracies.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Bell 407 helicopter crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 in a less densely populated area to the north of Brewer's neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Born on June 25, 1972, in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, Saif al-Islam Gadhafi was the second son of Moammar Gadhafi, who ruled Libya from 1969 until his overthrow and death in 2011.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But to make matters worse, the Patriots, their AFC East rival who were with them with back-to-back four-win seasons, turned around quickly with Mike Vrabel at the helm and Drake Maye turning into an MVP candidate in just his second season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That means the iPhone 11 and all iPhones since, including the iPhone SE in both its second- and third-generation models.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Vitello amassed a 341-131 record and won the College World Series at the University of Tennessee, but the extent of his experience outside the collegiate ranks amounts to a single summer in his early 20s with a since-defunct independent ballclub in Salinas.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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The flags were designed alongside each neighborhood's community councils over several planning and brainstorming workshops.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ruibal and Iglesias, alongside former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (three players who were team-mates at Betis), are some of the most prominent Spanish football voices on wider social issues.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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