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

The peonies had a glorious two-week flash in late spring; dahlias are on deck for late summer, ready to churn out rounds of dinner-plate-size blooms. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Technology companies, including Palantir, and semiconductor giants like Advanced Micro Devices, are also on deck. — Justina Lee,tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Those are defined as the seventh inning or later, with the batting team tied, ahead by one or with the tying run at least on deck. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

The city will need to translate that to law governing how properties are treated — a long process on deck for 2027, Wilson said. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026