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
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the filmmakers are already thinking about where the story could go next.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Republicans and Democrats will choose their nominees for attorney general at state conventions next year.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Continuing to learn the finer parts of the game is next, the angles, reads, and footwork.
—Gary Bedore
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
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Adjective
The system uses small chunks of overlapping frames to condition what comes next, allowing continuity of motion, character, and action throughout the sequence.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the filmmakers are already thinking about where the story could go next.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
Trump is set to impose tariffs as high as 50% on dozens of countries next week, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Republicans and Democrats will choose their nominees for attorney general at state conventions next year.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Preposition
The Loop Tour will support Sheeran’s next studio album, Play, set to be released Sept. 12 via Warner Music.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Continuing to learn the finer parts of the game is next, the angles, reads, and footwork.
—Gary Bedore
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Increase your following distanceto five to six seconds.—
Cheryl Vari,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Ball played college basketball at UCLA in 2017 and then went pro for the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The latter, of course, is being groomed as WWE’s next big thing much like Reigns was a decade ago, so that’s the dream match that could bring Reigns back later in 2025.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The complaint contends that that agreement did not address future clients and that Garza was later made aware that the McKeens would be starting a competing law firm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Helms made an appearance on the most recent episode of Wilson's podcast Soul Boom.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The two would go on to marry a year later in 1972, the same year that Johnny divorced his second wife, Joanne Copeland.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Last year, the show’s second season scored an Emmy nomination for outstanding drama series, and the third season hit new ratings highs.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This has since been shortened to less than two weeks, and Trump's announcement of further talks involving his envoy is likely meant to add pressure on Moscow, although the Kremlin's rhetoric since the U.S. president's threats of sanctions suggests no shift in its war aims.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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First hitting screens in 2002, the series has since become a cottage industry.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Houck stood trial alongside Joseph Lawson, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Chip Kelly can, and probably will, have a field day with all the different things Jeanty can do. Expect a productive rookie year from Jeanty, who should be an offensive focal point alongside Brock Bowers very soon.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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