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as in almost
very close to but not completely
bought it for next to nothing
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Recent Examples of next to
Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
The stage, covered in a crumbling cityscape and backed by a massive screen, sat next to a cross-shaped catwalk on the stadium floor dappled with giant golden rings.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX plans to build two landing zones for Falcon rockets next to the company's existing launch pads in Florida, aligning with a recent Space Force policy to co-locate launch and landing sites on the same property.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
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Preposition
His hat remained lying on the asphalt next to the blood stain.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
The stage, covered in a crumbling cityscape and backed by a massive screen, sat next to a cross-shaped catwalk on the stadium floor dappled with giant golden rings.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Consider the experience of Tom Pohlman, then sheriff of Fisher County, who had a flare burning next to his home in the Texas Panhandle starting in October 2023.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
SpaceX plans to build two landing zones for Falcon rockets next to the company's existing launch pads in Florida, aligning with a recent Space Force policy to co-locate launch and landing sites on the same property.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next to
Preposition
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Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Stevenson, who was on probation and is not legally allowed to own a firearm, is accused of killing his victim after impaling him with an arrow, according to the RPD.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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At Novant, the upfront cost is almost $3,000 for 24/7 access to a provider through two clinics in the region, Hallmark Care and Traditions Concierge Medicine in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The eagles' first flights were often clumsy, almost embarrassing affairs, according to Parker.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ensemble featured a visible black underwire and corset boning at the bust and torso, while the sheer black fabric created an illusion of draping around her bust and the rest of her body.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After graduating, Dudek spent nearly a decade working for tech companies that contracted with the federal government on modernization projects, before migrating to several jobs within federal agencies themselves.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The change affects more than 50 titles and nearly 240 individual books, many focused on puberty.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Those looking to get their steps in might ping pong between the Lake Stage, near Polk Bros Park at the Pier’s entrance point, and the East Stage, at the very end, practically in the lake.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In other words, practically no words necessary.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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In the photo, Parker, 21, is seen blowing out the candles on her birthday cake with Bronny beside her.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter spoke with Morning Edition host Leila Fadel about the challenges of relationships, her controversial album cover, which depicts her kneeling beside a man who is pulling her hair, and the new songs featured on the album.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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It's taken some time for scientists to learn how to interpret the data by separating out natural sources of natural carbon dioxide emissions from those caused by human activity.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Find out by viewing our fan gallery from the game against James Madison College.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
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