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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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
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And then on the other side of the breakdown, there is no filter.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
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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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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The result of that is on their whole abdominal engagement.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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My hair, apparently, was on its own wellness journey.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 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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Solomon ended up finishing in fifth place, and has since moved from Chicago to Los Angeles in his pursuit of a career in music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
4 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 20 Apr. 2025.
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