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
Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
When is the next Powerball drawing?
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Tara Comonte, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Audiences can have these conversations and a real discourse about what happens next for her.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, few regulars around the program would be surprised if Mikhail plays major snaps next season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The next year, he was appointed sheriff, but lost an election in 2016 to retain the position.
—Peter D'abrosca , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
When is the next Powerball drawing?
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
But what those ads don’t show—and what much of the broader conversation still overlooks—is what happens next.
—Tara Comonte, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Audiences can have these conversations and a real discourse about what happens next for her.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
Preposition
The Bank of England came within a vote of cutting interest rates and predicted inflation will fall below its target, a closer-than-expected decision that revived hopes of a move next month.
—Rita Nazareth, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
However, few regulars around the program would be surprised if Mikhail plays major snaps next season.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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If the measure passes, violators would face penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, including an up to $10,000 fine for a first offense and a $25,000 fine for any following offenses.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Drivers are advised to use extra caution this morning, allow greater following distance, and allow extra time to reach your destination.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Conservancy then takes those estimates and extrapolates them across the whole island.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police officials at a news conference said the officers had collected personal and private information unlawfully and distributed it to organized crime figures, in some cases for bribes, and that mobsters then carried out shootings and other violent crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Magic hope, when called upon, Isaac continues to remain stout on the defensive end when the team heads back on the road for its lone trip of the season to San Antonio on Sunday and Oklahoma City on Tuesday.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both are strong finishers against the run, and both are capable pass-rushers when called upon.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Rootselaar transitioned from male to female about six years ago and subsequently dropped out of school two years later, but McDonald said there is no evidence that Rootselaar dropped out due to bullying because of the transition.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Prior to this, in 2022, his mother – the late Queen Elizabeth II – revoked her second son's military associations and royal patronages in the wake of Giuffre's September 2021 lawsuit, which was later settled for an undisclosed sum.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Bell 407 helicopter crashed on Flagstaff's west side, a few miles from Route 66 in a less densely populated area to the north of Brewer's neighborhood.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-8 Havenstein, grew up in Maryland and was a second-round pick by the Rams out of Wisconsin in 2015.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The artists, both of whom are highly supportive of the LGBT community, have continued to champion each other in the years since.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The price of silver has slipped closer to $80 per ounce in the time since, but the precious metal's recent volatility has still drawn in both longtime investors and newcomers who are exploring alternatives to traditional portfolios.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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The flags were designed alongside each neighborhood's community councils over several planning and brainstorming workshops.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ruibal and Iglesias, alongside former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (three players who were team-mates at Betis), are some of the most prominent Spanish football voices on wider social issues.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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