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[nekst] / nɛkst /
ADJECTIVE
coming immediately after in space, time, order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
later
WEAK
abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close closest coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous
ADVERB
immediately after in time, space, order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afterward later
WEAK
after afterwhile behind by and by closely coming up following latterly next off subsequently thereafter
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous

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What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease?

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

JPMorgan Chase JPM 0.44%increase; up pointing triangle is setting its sights on small-company deals for its next leg of growth in investment banking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

The next step will be prospective clinical trials to determine whether creatine supplementation can improve outcomes for patients undergoing cancer immunotherapy.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

“I want people to be waiting for our next show, and to be able to afford to come every couple months.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

“Football from next door came through the window—we’re fine. Cleaning up the glass now!”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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