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next to



ADVERB
laterally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
sideway sideways sidewise






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We’d never gotten to see them sit next to each other and be playful and dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Bloom Energy, Astera Labs, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Heico, Rocket Cos., and Reddit are among the largest companies that could be next to join.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rushmore, whether it should be next to Clyde Frazier, after Patrick Ewing’s, or somewhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Comanche Circle project was attempting to locate next to their property.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He stands next to a taller guy who plays lead guitar.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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