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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
Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Shiri and their two children were buried in a private ceremony near Kibbutz Nir Oz, the family's home near Gaza, next to Shiri's parents, who were also killed in the attack.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 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
My high school was right next to the Silverdome there, going past it all the time.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Shiri and their two children were buried in a private ceremony near Kibbutz Nir Oz, the family's home near Gaza, next to Shiri's parents, who were also killed in the attack.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 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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Blank was reported missing from Pennsylvania near where Zajko's parents lived on Dec. 15, 2022, according to Pennsylvania State Police.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Conditions are predicted to be mostly cloudy with a high near 29.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In Andrea Gets a Divorce, hope turns into a whole set of emotions as a countryside policewoman yearning for a promotion faces a moral quandary after accidentally killing her soon-to-be-ex in a hit-and-run accident.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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But after the second half on Tuesday night at Molineux, the reality of a Cunha-less future seems even more concerning.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Shares have almost fully recovered from the tumble and the company said DeepSeek's advances prove the need for more of its chips, but apprehensive investors fear earnings could revive some market turbulence.—
Carolina Mandl,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Spending almost €200million (£165m; $209m) in last summer’s transfer market has facilitated a title challenge in La Liga and there was little to separate the sides in a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu this month.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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There's also the two-episode premiere of David Blaine Do Not Attempt, a six-part documentary series seeking out incredible people who perform jaw-dropping illusions and incredible feats from around the world.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Clubs' names explained This guidance has gone out to Premier League broadcasters all around the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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It was projected to collect nearly $400 million in user fees from the medical device makers last year, most of which goes to payroll and operating expenses for employees at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.—
Michael Erman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The study also revealed concerns about fairness, with nearly 60% worried about possible discrimination.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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No wonder Maeda was practically glowing after his outing.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Today, his name is practically synonymous with skateboarding and the culture that surrounds it.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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When push comes to shove, however, the best colleague to have beside you in the trenches is one with whom you’re aligned in both heart and mind.—
Levi King,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Faced with all this communal activity, the gym seemed almost beside the point.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Each year, the trustees’ compensation will increase by 2%, though the board can vote in May to waive this increase for that year, the municipal code states.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tarrio was pardoned by Trump after he was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.—
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25 Feb. 2025
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“Next to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next%20to. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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