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
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The series so far The Knicks defeated the Spurs in Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio, but the teams split the next two games in New York.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Park staff and local stakeholders are wrestling with what comes next.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Brewer highlights a Dolphins offensive line that has another potential franchise cornerstone in left tackle Patrick Paul, whom the previous regime selected in the second round of the 2024 and would be up for his first extension next offseason.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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Adjective
On the next possession, Tiffany Hayes turned the ball over to give Seattle a shot at the lead.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
The series so far The Knicks defeated the Spurs in Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio, but the teams split the next two games in New York.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Adverb
Social media users can visit Aldi's Instagram page to see which theme drops next.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Park staff and local stakeholders are wrestling with what comes next.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Preposition
With an extended timeline set to be signed into law, city schools must reach 70% compliance next school year.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Brewer highlights a Dolphins offensive line that has another potential franchise cornerstone in left tackle Patrick Paul, whom the previous regime selected in the second round of the 2024 and would be up for his first extension next offseason.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Key Background Hamilton was a former GOP congressional candidate in Virginia, and grew a following online for his criticisms of the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Carter Hart entered this one as the first goaltender in Stanley Cup Final history to give up at least four goals in each of the first four games, then did it again to continue a difficult series while finishing with 20 saves.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Preposition
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An audience member who fled to the bathroom to vomit was swiftly set upon by an actor trying to incorporate them into a scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Vietnamese airlines are planning to significantly reduce flights and scale back operations next month due to the high costs brought upon by the conflict, as well as potential jet fuel shortages.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That’s when DelGaizo showed off her arm behind the plate, firing the ball to second to catch the runner and end the threat.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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If the season ended Tuesday, Chicago would have the second AL wild-card spot.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Seven decades later that number has climbed to seventy-three, while those in the richest nations have surpassed an average of over fourscore years, a number the Bible reserves for only the most vigorous among us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Reynolds tied it again two minutes later, but NDA had a significant charge before the end of the quarter.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Preposition
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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At some point, China will have to start buying more oil again, but the exact timing is unclear in the coming months, De Haan said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Despite the reductions, the budget deficit will persist, and additional cuts were expected in coming years, according to a county budget presentation.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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This, then, became the place to live out and fulfill true cowboy ambitions—and the heart of this place hasn’t changed since.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In the years since, Newsom’s friendship with billionaire Gordon Getty helped grow his wine business, PumpJack Group, into a successful multimillion dollar operation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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