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
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Those questions are influencing the next building slated to join Centennial Yards, the $5 billion redevelopment of downtown’s Gulch.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Charania’s report stated that James would not be retiring and would be looking to play for a new team next season.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
Turner hit the next pitch into the seats for his third homer in as many games and a 5-0 lead.
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CBS News,
2 July 2026
Those questions are influencing the next building slated to join Centennial Yards, the $5 billion redevelopment of downtown’s Gulch.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
Adverb
Awer Mabil stepped up next for Australia and slotted his penalty home before Mohamed Salah walked up for Egypt.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Egypt will next face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Preposition
Nurse found a home with the San Jose Sharks, who opened up the checkbook in a big way on Wednesday in a bid to help end their seven-season playoff drought next year.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
Charania’s report stated that James would not be retiring and would be looking to play for a new team next season.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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Despite Sanders' criticism, the gravy continues to have a loyal following decades later.
Adverb
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The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
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Prior to the trial beginning, the judge agreed that questions about Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna would be barred from testimony.
Preposition
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An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
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Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
Adjective
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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When Ecuador could not earn shots on target and time was running out during the second half, Piero Hincapié ran toward forward Santi Giménez and covered his mouth while speaking.
Adverb
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According to the release, the treat started as East Tennessee McDonald's Owner/Operator Litton Cochran's family recipe, which later gained popularity locally before catching on nationally.
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Seconds later, a powerful explosion blasted through the doorway, shattering windows and sending vertical blinds and debris flying as firefighters quickly retreated from the building.
Preposition
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Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
Adjective
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The world’s largest Wally’s is set to break ground in Independence in the coming months, with construction expected to conclude in 2027.
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Brickell is set to get even more Class A office space in coming years.
Adverb
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In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.
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Well, things have only gotten worse since.
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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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