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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The carmaker’s stock has plunged more than 50% from an all-time high reached in mid-December, when investors initially viewed Musk’s proximity to then President-elect Donald Trump as a positive.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Under Trump, the agency has announced wave after wave of layoffs at the tax collector, getting rid of trial employees and then announcing additional cuts for tax compliance staff.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
22 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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Nearly 10 years later, Women’s Best has expanded to a brick-and-mortar location in Austria and an Instagram following of 3.4 million.—
Katherine Love,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can typically override a governor’s veto with another vote on the bill if the legislation receives two-thirds support from each chamber, though the Idaho Legislature ended this year’s regular legislative session early this month.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
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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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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Currently, Furious 7, alongside A Minecraft Movie, are leading presales for Friday in China, according to ticketing and entertainment platform Maoyan.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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