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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Lost 4-3 to Castro Valley Up next: Tuesday vs. Encinal, 4:30 p.m.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Those Pro Day workouts are already in full swing, as the Dallas Cowboys have sent out various scouts and coaches on the road to get one final in-person glimpse of potential draft targets next month.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 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
Because up next for the Heat are the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden, the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night at Kaseya Center and then the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Saturday night.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Lost 4-3 to Castro Valley Up next: Tuesday vs. Encinal, 4:30 p.m.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Preposition
The Commanders were a surprise in the playoffs and could prove to be a true contender next season.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Those Pro Day workouts are already in full swing, as the Dallas Cowboys have sent out various scouts and coaches on the road to get one final in-person glimpse of potential draft targets next month.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 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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She was then taken into custody and brought to a local hospital to be treated for the gunshot wound, which police say was non-life threatening.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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People then reported that 54-year-old Purcell had been casually dating Noah before moving on to Tish.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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There has to be an intentionality in how people speak upon and interact with New Orleans, regard its traditions as sacred and position its voices as experts.—
Cierra Chenier,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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The crash was the third in 11 years for Liberty Helicopters, leading Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer to call upon federal authorities to suspend the company’s license.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Secretary Noem’s action — published on March 25 as a notice in the Federal Register and scheduled to take effect 30 days later — was based on a flawed interpretation of immigration law, said Talwani, an appointee of former President Barack Obama.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Taylor entered rehab for cocaine and alcohol addiction, before returning for a second stint later that year.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The result of that is on their whole abdominal engagement.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for less than an hour.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But neither fazed rookie starter Hunter Dobbins, who turned in his second straight fine performance.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Philadelphia added four more runs in the second inning, as Alec Bohm and Johan Rojas delivered RBI singles before Bryson Stott lifted a sacrifice fly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Schwartz adopted the 1-year-old pup, who has since been to a vet.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the ensuing two and a half weeks, the agency has issued some 4,000 fines against derelict landlords, and Sanitation data shows there has since been an uptick in composting compliance.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Yearwood previously joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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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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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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