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

All of those subscriptions are on deck in case the Panthers get flexed into a streaming exclusive. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Also on deck for the Emmys are Cheryl Ladd, Dan Levy, Julianna Margulies, Annie Murphy, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer, Amanda Peet, Rachel Sennott and Jaclyn Smith. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Honey Deuces in hand, caviar chicken nuggets on deck, and yes, plenty of tennis whites in sight, the grounds have become something of a runway. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

On board, energize with yoga on deck, or catch a Movie Under the Stars® snuggled up in a blanket with popcorn. — Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026