as in following
being the one that comes immediately after another
my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets
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Recent Examples of next
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Their trial, originally set for next week, has been postponed until July.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has collected outside opinions on what to do next after his administration's headline-making group chat scandal, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Such discontent may well rear its head in midterm elections next year.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
After Wednesday’s contest against the Bulls, the Heat has just two regular-season games left to play — Friday at New Orleans Pelicans and Sunday vs. Washington Wizards — before beginning the play-in tournament next week.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Their trial, originally set for next week, has been postponed until July.
—Andrea Tinianow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
The situation is clearly fluid and the question is now: What comes next for CaaStle, for Hunsicker and for the other businesses she has been attached to?
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has collected outside opinions on what to do next after his administration's headline-making group chat scandal, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Preposition
The airline is expected to report earnings next week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Such discontent may well rear its head in midterm elections next year.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Cassie appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Serena Williams and Meghan Markle's Friendship Timeline Lilibet appeared alongside Williams in a following post as the pair continued to play Candy Land while Meghan, dressed in a loose-fitting navy-blue top and pants, watched.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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And then on the other side of the breakdown, there is no filter.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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In those cases, then, AI wasn’t used to create a doc or song whole cloth, but as a tool to make something old new again.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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There were even rumors that sneezing in McMahon's presence was frowned upon, as it was perceived as a sign of weakness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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For a wildly imaginative world-building project, the film is mostly ghastly to look at, all flat green-screen and blocky sets for the cast to scramble upon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The electoral bureau later banned Georgescu from May’s rerun, after prosecutors charged him with establishing a fascist group and other crimes.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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But Panama’s authorities later dismissed that concern, leading to a temporary extension of his safe-passage permit, which has now expired.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the second quarter, the defensive pressure from UConn continued to be problematic for South Carolina as the Huskies caused the Gamecocks to commit an additional three turnovers and miss another three layups.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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According to city staff, there was a consumer price index increase of 3.12% from the second half of 2023 to the second half of 2024, as well as a 3.42% increase in the tipping fee from $55.69 per ton to $57.59.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Bah has since been charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees have had just one save opportunity since; Luke Weaver recorded one over four outs against Arizona on Thursday night.—
Will Graves,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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That’s because materials like steel and aluminum—alongside several other product categories—will face up to an additional 25-percent levy, on top of the 145-percent duty.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The model joined the likes of such guests as Lisa Rinna, who turned the occasion into a family affair alongside her daughters Amelia Gray and Delilah Belle.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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