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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
Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In Cleveland, Graham should immediately start on the defensive line next to offseason addition Maliek Collins, giving the team a formidable duo on the defensive interior.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 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
The Canadian singer had raised eyebrows last weekend when he was filmed smoking what appeared to be marijuana while standing next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon in the crowd at Coachella.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In Cleveland, Graham should immediately start on the defensive line next to offseason addition Maliek Collins, giving the team a formidable duo on the defensive interior.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 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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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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There could also be a low tornado threat if storms develop near/ahead of the surface boundary, according to the NWS.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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This followed the Eagles' decision not to attend the White House in 2018 after winning the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In the executive order formalizing Trump’s new tariffs, including baseline 10% tariffs for almost all countries, exemptions were broadly defined as products in the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, lumber, copper, critical minerals and energy sectors.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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That’s almost twice as fast as the estimate of the original controller, which was six hours.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of three women indicted last year on charges of selling fentanyl around the Bay Area has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to 18 months, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The church, which is heavily invested in protecting the environment, had secured nearly $28,000 to plant 16 native trees on its property with the hope of bringing more shade to the neighborhood.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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And the French chief minister Cardinal Richelieu used diplomacy to stall with Spain for nearly a decade so that France could mobilize.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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First, meet with your team and discuss how their efforts have practically helped your company carry out its purpose and mission.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Conservatives have heated feelings too about Francis practically outlawing the traditional mass in ecclesiastical Latin.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Since then, about 80,000 permits have been issued for building ADUs behind or beside existing homes.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Take the trip to Colwyn Bay, for example, when so many fans descended on the coastal Welsh town a large number had to watch the game from a farmer’s field on a hill beside the ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The team ended the draft by adding guard Jackson Slater, cornerback Marcus Harris, and running back Kalel Mullings.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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That starts by prosecuting those who support gang members — including judges.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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