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
Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the filmmakers are already thinking about where the story could go next.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Republicans and Democrats will choose their nominees for attorney general at state conventions next year.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Continuing to learn the finer parts of the game is next, the angles, reads, and footwork.
—Gary Bedore
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
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Adjective
The system uses small chunks of overlapping frames to condition what comes next, allowing continuity of motion, character, and action throughout the sequence.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Behind the scenes, the filmmakers are already thinking about where the story could go next.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Adverb
Trump is set to impose tariffs as high as 50% on dozens of countries next week, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 25 July 2025
Republicans and Democrats will choose their nominees for attorney general at state conventions next year.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Preposition
The Loop Tour will support Sheeran’s next studio album, Play, set to be released Sept. 12 via Warner Music.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 July 2025
Continuing to learn the finer parts of the game is next, the angles, reads, and footwork.
—Gary Bedore
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Increase your following distanceto five to six seconds.—
Cheryl Vari,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In a following move, Waller will be signing a one-year deal with Miami worth $5 million.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Begin with the ever-soothing Miss Dior Moisturizing Body Milk, then towel off and spritz yourself with the body mist.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Ball played college basketball at UCLA in 2017 and then went pro for the Los Angeles Ballers, Queensboro Swarm and Astros de Jalisco in Mexico.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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He was jailed and later released on bond, and is on administrative leave pending additional review by the chief.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
Preposition
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The pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the outside of the pool.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The young woman is played by Cousins' real-life wife, Lindsay Cousins, and much of the video was shot in their home on Hikes Lane.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Records provided to The Republic did not identify the other three rangers who were placed on administrative leave, nor the second ranger who resigned.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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And while the annual marquee event of the Kentucky Derby held under the iconic twin spires at Churchill Downs Racetrack, 700 Central Ave., in Louisville proved fruitful for the company, the second quarter of 2025 brought some disruption as well.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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It has since been revealed that many of the original stars will return, stepping back into their iconic roles in the glamorous-but-evolved high-fashion journalism industry years later.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Over the decades, the retailer has offered some of watchmaking’s most prestigious names, and while certain brands such as Audemars Piguet have since shifted to their own boutique networks, RDV continues to evolve, focusing on partners that offer exceptional creativity and horological significance.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Houck stood trial alongside Joseph Lawson, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Gaza is enduring mass civilian killings, including of journalists, artists, and film workers, alongside the widespread destruction of Palestinian cultural sites and heritage.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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