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
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lumen Field is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will require at least a temporary change to natural grass next year.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The panel will revote on Waltz on Wednesday morning, meaning final confirmation may not come until later this week or next week for the last open spot in the president’s Cabinet.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
But no one can know exactly when or who will be hit next.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Shoring up political support will be particularly important when voters head to the midterm elections next year.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Lumen Field is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will require at least a temporary change to natural grass next year.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Preposition
The next phase of the Israeli military action in the city follows the beginning early this month of ground operation in the city, the largest in the Gaza Strip, military officials said at the time.
—ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The panel will revote on Waltz on Wednesday morning, meaning final confirmation may not come until later this week or next week for the last open spot in the president’s Cabinet.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Following his arrest on May 2, Hinton gained a following online and raised thousands in multiple fundraisers on an online crowdfunding platform, GiveSendGo.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
14 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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Back then, the TV Guide Fall Preview issue was sacred.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The animatronic Death Eater crouching on a bookshelf casts a spell, then Dolores Umbridge appears on a screen, then a rhinoceros-like Erumpent tries to gore the riders with its horn.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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As has been reported earlier this summer, a framework was seemingly agreed upon to keep the star linebacker in Dallas.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 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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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Municipal court records show charges filed against the man were later dropped.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Plants normally rely on the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle to fix carbon dioxide into organic compounds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In his second term, states’ rights, once a rallying cry for conservatives, are under pressure.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Silva is coming off a dominant performance at UFC 314, submitting Bryce Mitchell in the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The fire has since been extinguished and the cause remains under investigation.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Monarez has since been ousted as director.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Day-Lewis wrote the script alongside his son.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Critics have praised Jessie Buckley’s and Paul Mescal’s indelible performances as Agnes and William Shakespeare — alongside a breakout turn from young Jacobi Jupe as the titular character.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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