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as in almost
very close to but not completely
bought it for next to nothing
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Recent Examples of next to
Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Campbell immediately could step into the field general role for the Colts' defense next to Zaire Franklin.
15.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Preposition
Shapiro said, standing next to a humming stack of computer servers.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Campbell immediately could step into the field general role for the Colts' defense next to Zaire Franklin.
15.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
He was promoted to the top line Sunday, playing next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next to
Preposition
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Renee Moore worked near the building and relied on its daycare for her 6-month-old son Antonio Cooper Jr., who was among those killed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson prevented the agency from cutting off the employees’ computer access as planned later in the day until the judge holds a hearing near the end of the month.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Months after narrowly avoiding a national ban of the short-form video app, which boasts 170 million American users, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that negotiations to spin off TikTok’s U.S. operations are ongoing.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Roberts, of Pocatello, said he was drawn to politics after attending a Sanders event in Idaho Falls in 2016, and became more involved in his electricians union.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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His predecessor, Pope Benedict, stepped down from the papacy in 2013, a decision that had not been made by someone of his station in almost 600 years.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Paris Agreement: Annotated Liz Tracey April 22, 2023 Adopted by almost 200 parties at the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference, the Paris Agreement captures international ambitions for cooperative climate action.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old, is due to be laid to rest in the days ahead following a Saturday funeral service sure to draw leaders from around the world.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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This is all happening while people around the country experience unprecedented and unpredictable weather patterns — from alarming infernos in California to startling floods in North Carolina.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The church, which is heavily invested in protecting the environment, had secured nearly $28,000 to plant 16 native trees on its property with the hope of bringing more shade to the neighborhood.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin is weighing offering President Donald Trump an opportunity to resurrect plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow—reviving a dream that fizzled out nearly a decade ago—according to an independent Russian newspaper.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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First, meet with your team and discuss how their efforts have practically helped your company carry out its purpose and mission.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to the pitch can be creative or practically minded.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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On a recent evening, a few hundred students gathered at the Institute, the Church’s center beside the U’s campus.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Verstappen starts seventh, beside Carlos Sainz, who has had his best start since joining Williams ahead of this season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Stockton recalled a 2023 event put on by the Young Americans for Freedom, a conservative campus group.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Michael Busch slugged a home run for a second straight day as five of the eight hits by the Cubs (11-7) went for extra bases.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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