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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
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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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
He was promoted to the top line Sunday, playing next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next to
Preposition
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Lower, near the handle, was the ink from the MLB logo transferred from the ball to the bat on his bloop double.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Erin went from a Category 1 hurricane with 75 mph winds at 11 a.m. Friday to a Category 5 with near 160 mph winds just over 24 hours later.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Multiple Charlotte City Council members called for immediate steps to improve public safety on the city’s transit system after the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old woman on a light rail train and other recent incidents of violence.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Buttigieg ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary and made history as the first openly gay candidate to win a state primary after capturing the most delegates in Iowa.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Transportation Security Administration began requiring REAL ID-compliant identification to travel through Nashville International Airport and every other U.S. airport on May 7, almost exactly 20 years after President George W. Bush signed the REAL ID Act into law.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Satellite: Available almost everywhere, slower speeds and higher latency (Hughesnet).—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Its technology is already in boardrooms, inside training modules, embedded in CX workflows, and powering marketing campaigns around the globe—often without audiences realizing it.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Marble, who pastors Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, and other pastors from around the state, gathered at a workshop for the African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Aer Lingus representatives said the first two months of the flight are nearly sold out.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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One of millions of people to have been evacuated to the countryside via 'Operation Pied Piper,' Molly has been away from her parents—from her home—for nearly five years.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Finding a new niche subgenre is practically a love language of mine.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Because practically every president since Nixon has ignored the act’s strictures, Trump isn’t about to become the first who is brought to heel—particularly with Mike Johnson poised slavishly at his feet.—
Chris Lehmann,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Meanwhile, on the banks, cooking classes sizzle with lemongrass and tamarind—as water buffalo graze lazily beside stilted homes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Try coloring, building with blocks, or doodling beside a younger child.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph with higher gusts early Aug. 24, forecasters noted, with the system expected to strengthen a bit over the next 48 hours, though a weakening trend is expected by late Tuesday, Aug. 26.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The tee shot requires a 200-plus yard carry over the Pacific Ocean to a peninsula green guarded by bunkers and rocks.—
Zach Schenfisch,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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