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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The endpoint of a new stopgap bill is only one in a complex series of connected issues that need to be addressed in order to reopen the government over the next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is still up in the air.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Hall might also be on the move next, as it was just reported that the Jets are also trading defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Out West, Prop 50 would see California redistricting its congressional delegation and possibly flipping as many as five Republican seats to keep the Dems in the race next year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
One day before Tuesday’s elections, Stephen Colbert has weighed in with an endorsement of the Democrat running to become New Jersey’s next governor, Mikie Sherrill.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The endpoint of a new stopgap bill is only one in a complex series of connected issues that need to be addressed in order to reopen the government over the next week, and several senators cautioned that any agreement is still up in the air.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Now, some six years later, the father of two is looking back at that turning point and opening up about what came next, including finding new love.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Hall might also be on the move next, as it was just reported that the Jets are also trading defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Preposition
The team aims to complete the screenplay and begin casting discussions next year, with production preparations expected to start in the latter half of the year.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Out West, Prop 50 would see California redistricting its congressional delegation and possibly flipping as many as five Republican seats to keep the Dems in the race next year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and maintain a safe following distance to prevent collisions.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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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,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Until then, only private-sector sources are available, including the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index on Monday, ADP’s monthly payroll report on Wednesday, and ISM’s services index on Wednesday.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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European ports like Rotterdam and Antwerp have been slammed with congestion throughout the year due to various labor strikes and disruptions, as well as schedule changes brought upon by the Red Sea diversions.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the world of priming serums can be a slippery slope due to heavy formulas and glitter-like ingredients that clump upon application.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Just over a minute later, Kuzma tried to toss Antetokounmpo another alley-oop, but the Bulls defended it well and took away the rim.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International (MGI), was seen scolding Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, ahead of the 74th Miss Universe competition being held in Bangkok later this month.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Proponents countered that 57% of project funding will come from private and non-local sources, and that local property owners — especially second homeowners — would pay a modest share.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Lincolnshire club had been locked in a spiral of decline in recent times — going from the second-tier Championship to National League North in the space of 12 years, amid financial chaos — but are now upwardly mobile once more, having won promotion back to the National League last season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Taylor has since addressed the criticism and said her character’s experience aligns with those of Black women's real lives.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rice has 20 catches in three games this fall since.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Pep Guardiola started Cherki alongside Phil Foden for the first time against Bournemouth last weekend.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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After his death, Aldean took to Instagram to pay tribute to the Turning Point USA CEO, sharing a photo of him and his wife posing alongside Kirk.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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