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
Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition, the eyewear and Big Willy are also in the works for early next year.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Georgia and Notre Dame remain next at +1000.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 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
Open enrollment for next year started this month.
—Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
In addition, the eyewear and Big Willy are also in the works for early next year.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
But the Arc’teryx pack will still be hanging by the door, ready for whatever comes next, accumulating new stories on top of the old ones.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Georgia and Notre Dame remain next at +1000.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 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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People get in the bathtub, think something, bathe themselves and then stand up from the bathwater, all of this is rather ordinary, but even the most ordinary thing in this world can conceal considerable danger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 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 19 Nov. 2025.
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