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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
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Rodent droppings were found in corners and edges behind the stove and flattop, next to the walk-in cooler and in the right corner wall from the establishment’s entrance.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Throughout the city, bare trees were weighed down with icicles and snow was piled up next to sidewalks.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
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Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Rodent droppings were found in corners and edges behind the stove and flattop, next to the walk-in cooler and in the right corner wall from the establishment’s entrance.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Adverb
Drifts and snow piled next to high traffic areas causes grass to collapse and mat.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Throughout the city, bare trees were weighed down with icicles and snow was piled up next to sidewalks.
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Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next to
Preposition
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off food and guests.
Preposition
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Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old outfielder in the Athletics system, was injured during a game with Double-A Midland RockHounds after diving to catch a ball while playing center field.
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The commission said there were four reports of consumers seeking medical treatment after swallowing the metal bristles, and customers were advised to stop using the products and request a replacement nylon grill brush.
Adverb
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
Preposition
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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Republicans were left out of the months of conversations around the plan.
Adverb
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
Preposition
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Recently, a giant egg appeared in a nest atop the pillar beside Pinky’s.
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The seat next to the boss, the chair closest to the screen, the place beside the most senior person at dinner, the desk near the leadership office, the video tile that appears beside the executive on a call.
Adverb
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And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
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Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
Preposition
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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