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adjective

  • About to be mentioned, specified, or described.

pronoun

  • The items, people, or ideas that are about to be mentioned or presented.

Example Sentences

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But Florida experienced an outbreak in 2016 that primarily impacted deer and was eliminated the following year, according to the department.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Eight days after polls closed the following week, the Associated Press called the race for Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

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  • what's next
  • the next
  • here are
  • the subsequent
  • the ensuing

Possible Antonyms

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  • the former
  • the previous
  • the prior
  • the preceding
  • the aforementioned

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