Synonyms of on deck

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• next
• ensuing
• following
• coming
• subsequent
• second
• succeeding
• consecutive
• successive
• immediate
• sequential
• posterior

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previous
• prior
• preceding
• former
• precedent
• past
• foregoing
• antecedent
• anterior
• last

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on deck

More extreme weather is on deck for New Yorkers as a heat advisory will be in place this week for parts of the Tri-State Area. — Justin Lewis, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Food trucks, local vendors and even a live DJ will also be on deck for the event, alongside appearances by both the Philadelphia and Camden mayor and other special guests. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Big 12 Media Days will continue on Wednesday with Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, TCU, Utah and West Virgina on deck. — Cal Phillips updated July 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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