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
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Her departure after nine years at the helm opens the door for the brand’s next chapter under Jonathan Anderson, who was named as Dior’s menswear designer in April and is widely expected to take over the women’s division as well.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
That’s all the more reason to maintain a healthy and positive attitude, no matter what happens next.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In expanding the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams for 2031, FIFA will bring the women’s tournament in line with the men’s tournament, which will also feature 48 teams next year.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Adjective
After discussing his goosebumps about the next campaign, the North Londoner’s boss explained his plans for the weeks ahead.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Her departure after nine years at the helm opens the door for the brand’s next chapter under Jonathan Anderson, who was named as Dior’s menswear designer in April and is widely expected to take over the women’s division as well.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
Adverb
The robot was supposed to move around the court, anticipating where the shuttlecock might go next and position its whole body, using all available degrees of freedom, for a swing that would mean a good return.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
That’s all the more reason to maintain a healthy and positive attitude, no matter what happens next.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Preposition
The Woolmark Prize winner is set to show his first ready-to-wear collection for the house in September and will make his couture debut next January.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
In expanding the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams for 2031, FIFA will bring the women’s tournament in line with the men’s tournament, which will also feature 48 teams next year.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Cassie also appeared with her baby bump in a following close-up shot as Fine’s hands cradled her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Post-Earnings Analysis: Conversely, traders could evaluate the relationship between the immediate stock reaction to the earnings and its following medium-term performance, adjusting their strategies accordingly after the results are out.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Rollins threw Knight into the ladder and then hit him with a Stomp.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, then, much of MSG’s brief centers on trying to extinguish discrepancies about the incident.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The release of Frosty Fusions came around a month later, with the sweet treat arriving at locations nationwide on May 12.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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The video, first reported by The Times, prompted a criminal investigation by the state attorney general’s office, which later charged 30 probation officers — including Brooks and Smyles — with allowing and encouraging fights among teens inside county juvenile halls.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Preposition
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That item may not go before the City Commission until the following meeting on June 26 or a subsequent meeting in July.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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The recall was announced on June 2 after Coca-Cola, Topo Chico's distributor, identified possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Gibbs-White — who captains Forest when Ryan Yates is not in the starting line-up — has become a father during his three seasons in Nottingham and his partner is now expecting their second child.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Muncy, in his second game back with the A’s after being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, was looking for redemption — both from his first-inning error and three strikeout performance in Wednesday’s 6-1 loss.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Greta Morgan is a musician, songwriter, and storyteller who began her career at age 16 and has since performed worldwide.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Talks have since been bogged down over core disagreements: Iran demands full sanctions relief and the right to continue uranium enrichment, while the U.S. seeks stricter curbs on Iran's nuclear activity.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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The Grammy winner also shared an image of the album cover alongside the caption, which showcases her kneeling in a black mini dress and black heels as a man cut out of the photo grabs her blond hair.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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She’s stored alongside countless other Predator killers — including one familiar face.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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