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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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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
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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
Adverb
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The school reported $2.11 million in other reportable compensation to Cohen, almost half of which would presumably cover the buyout.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Unlike almost all other automakers with U.S. sales, Tesla owns and operates its own dealerships.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Preposition
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Regardless of what the answers to questions surrounding AI assistants may be, companies like The Image are advancing conversations around what AI assistance could look like moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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It’s set in the (fictional) city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe Cross, tools around town responding to minor crises like noise complaints.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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The reality star dined at Tucci in New York City's Noho neighborhood on May 10 and allegedly refused to pay the nearly $1,000 bill, according to an onlooker, and disputed the bill with owner Max Tucci.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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More: Armored vehicles and nearly 7,000 troops: A look at plans for military parade on Trump's birthday Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy had thousands of troops at their inaugurations.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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But mostly, a black backpack worn during the check-in process is practically invisible to a ticket agent – even one that's slightly too big or too heavy.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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With the burner cranked up to high, this pan maintained a gradual dispersed heat that practically refused to burn food.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
Preposition
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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
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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
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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As shared on social media by The Neighborhood Talk, the prosecution shared images of multiple men, some of whom were not identified by name.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 May 2025
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