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
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has collected outside opinions on what to do next after his administration's headline-making group chat scandal, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Such discontent may well rear its head in midterm elections next year.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 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
The situation is clearly fluid and the question is now: What comes next for CaaStle, for Hunsicker and for the other businesses she has been attached to?
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump has collected outside opinions on what to do next after his administration's headline-making group chat scandal, a source tells PEOPLE.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Preposition
The airline is expected to report earnings next week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
Such discontent may well rear its head in midterm elections next year.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Apr. 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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Talkback sold to Fremantle (then Pearson Television) and Fincham became CEO of Talkback Thames, which made comedies and the likes of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent for ITV and long-running police drama The Bill.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
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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The electoral bureau later banned Georgescu from May’s rerun, after prosecutors charged him with establishing a fascist group and other crimes.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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But Panama’s authorities later dismissed that concern, leading to a temporary extension of his safe-passage permit, which has now expired.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The Cubs took the lead in the fifth on Justin Turner’s two-out, pinch-hit, infield single with the bases loaded.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 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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Kenya, the 1993 Miss USA and the second Black woman to hold the title, joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Season 5 in 2012.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
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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Pitt stars alongside Damson Idris, who plays a slick rookie driver, as well as Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Kim Bodnia.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Marte will be a valuable piece to the puzzle for years to come for the Diamondbacks' core alongside Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor, and Corbin Burnes.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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