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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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
The venue is being built next to the current stadium, which will be demolished.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 July 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
In April, the nationwide chain announced plans for a new location at 636 Woodward Ave., next to Shake Shack and steps from Campus Martius Park.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
The venue is being built next to the current stadium, which will be demolished.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 July 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 high on Thursday, July 24, will be near 94 degrees, with the heat index reaching 100.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March 2024, Russian reconnaissance units attempted a crossing near the Antonivskyi Bridge but were driven back under fire mid-river.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Buxton gets a breather after an eventful week Byron Buxton was out of the lineup Sunday, but only because Baldelli wanted to give him a breather.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Innocent bystanders and vacationers have become fill-ins for lifeguards, risking their own lives to help struggling swimmers, with several dying in the process: Parents going in after their children.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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With a prickly bubble, Fever Tree leapt to the top of our tasters’ lists almost immediately.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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At the 2025 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the company shared that roughly half of its subscribers — that's over 150 million households, or around 300 million people — are watching anime consistently.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Schirmer said total new vehicle inventory is back up to nearly 3 million total available new vehicles in the United States.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The Great East Japan Earthquake was a six-minute event that killed nearly 20,000 people and shifted the earth on its axis.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Hypersonic glide missiles could elude defense systems before striking their targets with practically no warning, while smaller, low-yield nukes threaten to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare, making all-out war more likely.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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Honor can be seen wearing a darker shade of red lipstick and gold necklaces, posing beside her mom.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Fans speculated that the embarrassed woman spotted beside Byron and Cabot was their co-worker Stoddard. When reached for comment, the company directed Fox News Digital to their statement on social media.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Preposition
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The Raptors got within one on a 3-pointer by Jamal Shead with 3:56 to go.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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The injunction was lifted Tuesday in conjunction with a decision by Britain’s current Labour Party government to make the program public.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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