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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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The offense has more holes to fill but quarterback Dylan Elmer is back after splitting time as the starter last season.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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So, how will the Buffs remain in the mix for a bowl game after the exodus of players to the NFL, including Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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On Thursday, Aug 7, the singer, who gave birth to a son almost two weeks after testifying in Combs' criminal trial in May, posted a video on her Instagram Stories about her postpartum journey.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But in 2023, when the tournament almost left Cincinnati for Charlotte, the future of the facility was under threat, prompting the city of Mason and Beemok to purchase and prep the campus for a long-overdue facelift.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The show doesn’t just happen in front of them, but around them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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What is Starlink? Owned by Musk, Starlink is a constellation of more than 7,000 satellites that provide internet service to customers around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The stock, which several analysts say is wildly overvalued (with a market cap valuing it at around 100 times its annual revenue), has shot up nearly 600% from a year ago.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Over 22,000 cases of Type 2 diabetes were documented during the nearly 40-year time period.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Below are a handful (of the countless) sets and design choices Scruton and crew had their hands in developing – all of which were guided by creator Tim Burton’s preferred choice to shoot things practically in-camera.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kivel’s narration remains droll and nonchalant, practically taunting the reader, as Evie’s circumstances become more and more absurd.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Behind the wheel, Tramell Tillman, then in his 20s, sits in silence, his mother beside him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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She was seen in the clip blowing out her candles at the table while sitting beside her pal who was filming the spcial moment.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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The Limited Test Ban treaty which forbade testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, in space, and underwater was signed by the U.S., the Soviet Union and the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The change would begin in this fall’s application season, with a projected end to the magnet by June 2030.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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