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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
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
Rodent poop marked another four places in the kitchen, including a server’s exposition area next to clean and sanitized coffee cups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 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
Riding the Venetian boat next to Kendall was Kylie Jenner, who opted for a strapless, formfitting dress in a golden yellow color with an intricate lace overlay pattern throughout.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
Rodent poop marked another four places in the kitchen, including a server’s exposition area next to clean and sanitized coffee cups.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 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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The victim was shot in his right arm near Riverdale Ave.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Sunday’s storms are predicted after 2 p.m. Conditions throughout the day are expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 93.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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The sense of relief for Wales after qualifying, at last, for their first major women’s tournament is palpable and powerful.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Creative liberties Harry went to the doctor after experiencing two symptoms (played for cringey laughs from viewers).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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But the absurd has become almost predictable at this point.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Food & agriculture is responsible for almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from animal-source foods.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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This leaves around £300M that will need to be sought in private investment now that Cain has dropped out.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The Augustinian house was across St. Peter’s Square from the Vatican, and it was filled with men from around the world.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Blank check companies are on track this year to raise $25 billion, a nearly 85% drop from 2021, but a total Kwasnick thinks is more sustainable.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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All that effort has put more than 1.3 million asteroids in our catalogs, but astronomers expect Rubin to identify perhaps three times that many new objects—practically without trying.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Thought and action are practically one and the same: Hungry!—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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Topline Stargazers are in for a rare celestial treat this weekend as the elusive planet Mercury makes a brief appearance beside a delicate crescent moon in the evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Three-year-old Rae lay beside the two, warming herself in the sun.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Preposition
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The contract represents the largest volume of rice ever exported by a private South Korean company for general consumer sales in Japan, the Korea Times reported.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Mamdani's campaign, conversely, was fueled by grassroots support and endorsements from progressive giants like New York U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and independent Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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