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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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
But Braff’s return points to Donald Faison as the next to board the Scrubs reboot.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 21 May 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
After a big rainstorm a couple of months ago in March, the road next to the park was swamped.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
But Braff’s return points to Donald Faison as the next to board the Scrubs reboot.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 21 May 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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On the morning of Sunday, May 25, about 30 minutes before sunrise, a thin, waning crescent and bright Venus will be visible near the eastern horizon, according to EarthSky.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Buckley then fled on foot, but shot himself with a handgun after Malvern police confronted him less than a half-mile to the north near Sand and Mt. Willow roads, the release states.—
Grant Lancaster,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Preposition
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If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Fifteen hours after the 911 call, an 8-year-old relative found the three bodies inside the home, their throats slashed ear to ear.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Even department stores now are almost becoming a relic of the past.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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As of now, the May 16 clip has almost 53,000 likes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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After exchanging proposals around the season-opening Tokyo Series, the two sides agreed to table those discussions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Best of The Bee: California changes rules around trans athletes after Trump’s threat to halt funding, via Lia Russell.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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The 79-year-old is one of nearly 3 million Floridians who receive benefits from SNAP, a government program launched in 1939 that has since become the principal source of food assistance for lower-income Americans.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Resolution Copper also said its project has the potential to supply nearly one-quarter of the nation’s copper needs to help with the transition to clean energy and other national priorities.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Hub Tent Simplifying campsite setup, this has an intuitive hub design that practically pops up on its own.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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And her combat prowess is almost non-existent, with practically no kills and half of them being by accident.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Preposition
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The cat, perched beside Riley, was recorded gently licking the side of his canine sibling's face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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In a social media post on May 19 that included a photo of himself beside his wife of almost 50 years, Biden thanked everyone who had offered support in response to the news of his cancer.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Preposition
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Keep scrolling to shop more tank tops, baggy jeans, pointed-toe shoes, and tote bags inspired by Hilary Duff now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The annual award, created and presented by the Les Paul Foundation (in partnership with Gibson Gives, the philanthropic division of Gibson), goes to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the late Les Paul through innovation, engineering, technology and/or music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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