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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
Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
The new portrait of Trump, alongside one of Vice President JD Vance, hangs in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 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
For many years now, for instance, Chinese interests have been buying large amounts of farmland right next to important U.S. military bases.
—Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 2 June 2025
The new portrait of Trump, alongside one of Vice President JD Vance, hangs in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 2 June 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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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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For Oklahoma, the Caney River near Collinsville was expected to reach minor flood stage by Thursday morning.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Roughly 60 demonstrators were arrested on Friday outside the U.S. Capitol after breaching a police line of bike racks and advancing toward steps leading to the Capitol Rotunda, according to Capitol Police.—
Landon Mion , Chad Pergram,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Hogg lost his vice chairman position at the DNC this week after a slew of run-ins with leadership.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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Some real locations are almost literally depicted in the film.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The 2025 edition of DOC NYC Selects is almost here, and IndieWire can announce the program for the summer extension of the annual fall documentary festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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Since then, the conversation around intimacy coördinators has grown spikier.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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When a match goes really well — i.e. when the couple gets engaged, the ballyhooed happy ending of all romances, naturally — a bar cart is rolled out and all the young matchmakers gather around each other and cheer for their good fortune, and for the seeming success of love itself.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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Since the 2022 merger, WBD’s share price has fallen nearly 60%.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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On Saturday night, Hegseth sent a memo to the head of the California Guard to mobilize nearly 2,000 members.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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In other words, this is quantum supremacy: the point where a quantum computer can perform a calculation that is practically impossible for any classical computer to do in a reasonable amount of time.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This vintage dessert practically floats off the plate.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Preposition
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Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Views of the bucolic Gascon countryside are visible from the huge terrace beside the 17th-century stable block, offering the perfect place for groups of guests to gather and dine alfresco.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Preposition
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Washington Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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