on deck
phrase
as in next
being the one that comes immediately after another
I was on deck to get the next seat that opened up.
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Recent Examples of on deck
All hands are on deck to keep people safe from the heat in Detroit.
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Julia Avant,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Pair it with flat sandals during the day or dress it up with wedges and simple jewelry for dinner on deck.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Pair it with flat sandals during the day or dress it up with wedges and simple jewelry for dinner on deck.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
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“On deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20deck. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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