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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
CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Photo : Douglas Friedman The resort-style pool set next to custom daybeds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 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
Andrew Tate, right, speaks to media next to his brother Tristan, after returning from the United States, outside his home on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, Saturday, March 22, 2025.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Photo : Douglas Friedman The resort-style pool set next to custom daybeds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 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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In the video, the drone is circling a structure somewhere near the front line in Ukraine—potentially a base for Ukrainian troops—and apparently preparing to assess the damage from a KAB strike that’s already underway.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The bus was near East 163rd Street and Trinity Avenue in the Morrisania area of the Bronx when it was unexpectedly hit at around 2:20 p.m. local time on Friday, March, 21, Fox 5 New York, ABC 7 NY and News 12 reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Ferrero has looked after Alcaraz since his charge came to his Valencia Academy as a 15-year-old.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Not with a dominant defense that gave up just four field goals after the first quarter.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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If UConn reaches the Elite Eight for an 18th time in the past 20 seasons, a rematch of the 2024 quarterfinal against 1-seed USC feels almost inevitable.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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And despite the overt inflation in almost every regard, Cadillac clearly believes the uncompromising urban buyer who wants power, panache, and plenty of room for the fam will eventually decide to go electric.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Tax Day is just around the corner—and statistics suggest that taxpayers are not excited about filing their tax returns this tax filing season.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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During our tour around the Prado, Anderson had declined to address the rumors of his departure.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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That’s a big difference—Costco shoppers visit 60% more often and spend nearly twice as much annually compared to Sam’s Club members.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Welch, who was an ecologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for nearly a decade, specialized in mapping the movement of marine animals.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There were other elements the artisans created practically for the production, like a Creeper tail that Ylfa (Toni Collette) slices up and blends.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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On one shift, Garland blocked a shot that stung him badly and was practically playing on one foot.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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There’s been a thread of vulnerability running concurrently beside superb highs for some time.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some who have stood beside our Afghan partners are speaking out.—
Beth Bailey,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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However, the approach taken by Yoshimoto Kogyo is an interesting one, as Okamoto explains.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Foreman gained stature in the late 1960s and ultimately secured the Heavyweight Championship in January 1973 by defeating Frazier with six knockouts in a bout held in Kingston, Jamaica.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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