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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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But rampant poaching in the 1970s and 80s drove them to near extinction.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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To find a cooling center near you, scroll the map and zoom using the widget in the top right corner.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
Adverb
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Revenue for Goto’s financial services unit almost doubled last year, reaching 3.7 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($230 million).—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Enrichment operates at very low pressure, almost near-vacuum pressure, Bunn said, adding that the centrifuges themselves have very little uranium hexafluoride.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
Preposition
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Read More: Xi Shows No Sign of Rescuing Iran as Trump Ramps Up Pressure Iran’s ability to react may be limited by its economic weakness, with inflation running at around 40%.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Many of the picks around those two were misfires, so Arizona did well to find surplus value that season.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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Entire cities and towns—Rafah, Khan Younis, Jabalia—have been flattened, or nearly so.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Kurtz’s homer on Thursday was a 105-mph, 416-foot bomb, but even that was outclassed by the nearly 112-mph moonshot that gave the Astros the 3-1 loss on Monday.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
Adverb
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But now, with not just musicians but the wider world worried about recession (or worse?), these Depression anthems felt practically ripe on the vine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 June 2025
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In one study, drivers of expensive cars practically aimed at pedestrians.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 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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Former Yale big man Danny Wolf was taken with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2025
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The Leesburg Public Library will have a firefighter story time from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 26 in Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. The program, for children ages 5 and under, will include singing, stories and movement followed by a stay-and-play.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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