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
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
With the first season approaching its final episode, why not get nuts and talk about what kind of impact the series will have come next year’s Emmys?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Marc Berman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Were things get hard with ending Marvel shows is like, what’s happening next?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Morgan Stanley reiterates Arista as overweight Morgan Stanley said the network equipment company is well positioned heading into earnings next week.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The company is confident in its ability to meet its working capital needs and fund capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
With the first season approaching its final episode, why not get nuts and talk about what kind of impact the series will have come next year’s Emmys?
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Adverb
He will be seen next in Netflix’s feature film Carry-On, which drops on December 13.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Were things get hard with ending Marvel shows is like, what’s happening next?
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Preposition
The Fed is expected lower rates by 25 basis points next Thursday.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Morgan Stanley reiterates Arista as overweight Morgan Stanley said the network equipment company is well positioned heading into earnings next week.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
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Rogan developed a following first and foremost as a comedian, a mixed-martial-arts personality, and a dude who’s really into galaxy-brain ideas, weird conspiracy theories, and his own beliefs about the world, some of which are noxious.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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The series’ increasing scale and globe-trotting in its following seasons unfortunately resulted in Ryder being sometimes siloed from the main action; so many of her romantic-relationship beats and her obsessive concern for Will feel like regurgitations of her season-one arc.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jewish pioneers’ history here has been preserved at Leadville’s Temple Israel, built in 1884 for a community that then numbered some 400 and contributed to business and municipal life.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Until then, the Equinox EV stands in proudly as GM’s most affordable model.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Head-down, unwavering movement toward the finish line is a great characteristic to call upon for career goals and long distances on a trail.Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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Certain aspects of the island’s past remain controversial, with some historical narratives being frowned upon or left largely unacknowledged.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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However, two people later showed up at nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Sometime later, a passing pipeline company worker pulled the vehicle from the ditch.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The teenager was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 1100 block of 86th Avenue, according to Oakland police.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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But the Titans marched back the other way for the go-ahead score and Arapahoe was eliminated in the Round of 16 for the second straight year.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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With a chance to clinch bowl eligibility for a second year in a row, the Bears (5-5, 1-5 ACC) laid an egg.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Harrison’s seat has since been filled by Councilmember Cecilia Lunaparra.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Iger returned to the company just a year later to serve a two-year term as CEO — taking his role back from Chapek — which has since been extended.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Now, the City Council is grappling with the aftermath of the latest developments, alongside routine matters of governance.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Tingly Foods Sichuan Pepper Peanuts Red and green Sichuan peppercorns pack a prickly punch in this crunchy snack, perfect alongside a cold, crisp beer.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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