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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
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The space is in the Overton Park Plaza shopping center along Interstate 20 and Hulen Road, next to Sprouts Farmers Market where there used to be a Picture People photography studio.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 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
Everyone knows what happens — believing Juliet to be dead, Romeo takes actual poison and kills himself, causing Juliet to stab herself to death after waking up next to her lover’s lifeless corpse.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The space is in the Overton Park Plaza shopping center along Interstate 20 and Hulen Road, next to Sprouts Farmers Market where there used to be a Picture People photography studio.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 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 global war on terror was near its peak.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected, and after UConn came up with the ball, Demary made a shot from well behind the 3-point line.—
Noah Trister,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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It can only be diagnosed after death.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Looking at year-to-year growth rates, Charlotte ranked sixth in the Carolinas almost 2%.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Acuna denied the allegations, but a money judgment was later issued against him totaling almost $1 million.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Standing there as the fire roared on and the crowd around her grew, the strong community support was already apparent.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With the Baby Boom cohort now ranging from 62 to 80 years old, the share of Americans aged 65 or older has nearly doubled from 10% to 18%, the center said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But practically speaking, ICE is already funded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ad blockers and VPNs are practically a requirement for using the internet now.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The 20-year-old victim was sitting beside her attacker on a bench at the Ninth Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a Tuesday afternoon news conference in Sacramento City Hall, the mother and daughter stood beside their attorney, immigration advocates and local lawmakers — many of whom were involved in a weeks-long effort to bring her home.—
Mathew Miranda
Updated March 31,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan, which was struck down by a federal court earlier this month, have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out in courts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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