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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
Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
In North Baltimore, the street next to Jim Freaney's home was impassable, like several others in the city.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Throughout the city, bare trees were weighed down with icicles and snow was piled up next to sidewalks.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
Portland Leather Goods will open next to Tommy Hilfiger.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
In North Baltimore, the street next to Jim Freaney's home was impassable, like several others in the city.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Drifts and snow piled next to high traffic areas causes grass to collapse and mat.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Throughout the city, bare trees were weighed down with icicles and snow was piled up next to sidewalks.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next to
Preposition
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The Chicago Police Department's marine unit recovered the body underwater near the 3100 block of South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago's South Side, ABC 7 Chicago reports.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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In December, independent streetwear brand Named Collective announced the launch of activewear brand Nth Active after years of watching its customers wear its hoodies and joggers to the gym.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Mendelssohn work features almost five times as many instruments, and uses 99 microphones as opposed to 12 for the Mozart recording.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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By the mid-twentieth century, Avon’s salesforce extended across continents, built almost entirely on women selling to women.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Troy’s older brother Carl just couldn’t get his head around it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Earlier this week, Noir brought the nearly finished piece back to Good’s memorial to show a CNN reporter and photographer.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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For instance, a New Jersey homeowner paying $18,000 in property taxes and $9,000 in state income tax could now deduct the full $27,000, which is nearly triple what was allowed under the old cap.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Throughout the long journey, South Park has created diehard fans who have practically memorized the entire run of the series.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Years of posting videos and photos of my kitchen projects have created this reflexive doppelgänger, someone practically unable to cook without the observing eye of an audience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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In Rome, Saad points to Orient Express La Minerva, which opened in 2025 in a 17th-century palazzo beside the Pantheon.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Twin waved at them, and finally the police spotted her hiding in plain sight, standing beside her neighbors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Preposition
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Huff was acquired by the Pacers in an offseason trade with Memphis, meaning Huff negotiated and signed his ongoing contract while with the Grizzlies.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors and the Pali High marching band as families, alumni and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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