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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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
Most economists also predict the Fed will hold off on cutting at its March 19 meeting, which means the next rate cut might not occur until the central bank's May 7 meeting, FactSet data shows.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Up next: There are no major earnings Tuesday after the closing bell.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
That could lead to the 49ers being back in his same situation next January.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Scholl said the next step is to scale up the technology used on the XB-1 for Boom’s supersonic airliner called the Overture.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
Most economists also predict the Fed will hold off on cutting at its March 19 meeting, which means the next rate cut might not occur until the central bank's May 7 meeting, FactSet data shows.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Nick Miller has been trying to work out what Neymar does next.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Up next: There are no major earnings Tuesday after the closing bell.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
Preposition
The book, which features illustrations by Olga and Aleksey Ivanov, will hit shelves next spring through Tommy Nelson Publishing.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
That could lead to the 49ers being back in his same situation next January.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
Adjective
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Rogan developed a following first and foremost as a comedian, a mixed-martial-arts personality, and a dude who’s really into galaxy-brain ideas, weird conspiracy theories, and his own beliefs about the world, some of which are noxious.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
11 Nov. 2024
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The series’ increasing scale and globe-trotting in its following seasons unfortunately resulted in Ryder being sometimes siloed from the main action; so many of her romantic-relationship beats and her obsessive concern for Will feel like regurgitations of her season-one arc.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2024
Adverb
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The ocean freight company amended its complaint in January 2024 and then again two months later, which included the $31.6 million figure and the WeChat posts detailing the companies’ relationship.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bringing the idea to Gordon, the two put together a story over a weekend, then Brooks scripted the film in a matter of weeks.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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The Toronto Blue Jays originally signed Arias in 2018 as a shortstop out of the Dominican, but with just a $10,000 bonus he was clearly not looked upon as a serious prospect at that position.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Law enforcement officials were beaten, dragged, knocked unconscious and stomped upon.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Johnson was emphatic that the bones in place are good enough for the Bears to arrive sooner than later.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Reports and public records show that Lurie was also part of the LAPD response later in the week, including being informed that UCLA police were overwhelmed by counterprotesters on the night of April 30 — although there was a lag between those reports and requests for mutual police aid.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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With each successful outing, however, Ball is moving the needle on potential interest around the league in the final year of his contract.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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This palette doesn't skimp on the skin care, either.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After a scoreless first period, Tattle got UConn’s first goal, scoring from the left circle with assists by Ethan Whitcomb and Viking Gustafsson Nyberg 3:06 into the second period.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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The second time, in 1937, the Court ruled, 5-4, that Herndon's conviction for attempting to incite insurrection violated his rights to free speech and peaceable assembly.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The city has a population of roughly 800 people and was known for its canneries to supplement the surrounding agricultural suppliers, but have since closed.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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While areas near the Laguna Fire were under evacuation orders, they've since been downgraded to evacuation warnings.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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Make sure to dampen the egg carton before adding it, or add it alongside some moist fruit or vegetable scraps.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Village People will perform at the Liberty Ball alongside Jason Aldean and a surprise musical guest.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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