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

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

At some point during the journey to land, the 450-odd men and boys on board were brought up on deck and sat huddled together with their heads resting on their bent knees. — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Monthly manufacturing and services sector data is also on deck. — Lee Ying Shan,fred Imbert, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

More than 70 regional rappers, DJs and other artists are on deck for an all-day slate of performances across eight stages in Fountain Square. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026