abroad 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of abroadnext
1
as in afloat

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2
as in elsewhere

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abroad

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adjective

as in vacationing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abroad
  1. elsewhere
  2. everywhere
  3. departed
  4. hereabouts
  5. afar
  6. retired
  7. gone
Adverb
  • Still Los Blancos are involved in activity elsewhere in the market, as explained by AS.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Toronto was reportedly in on Juan Soto, Max Fried, and Corbin Burnes, but a few weeks after these reports emerged, the Blue Jays are empty-handed while these superstars signed elsewhere.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of elsewhere
Adverb
  • But working in the secretive organization of Night Action will propel Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
  • There are bonfires on the beach, sardine barbecues, music coming from virtually everywhere, and midnight fireworks over the Douro river.
    Ana Leorne, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of everywhere
Adjective
  • These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Joining the core trio of Corgan, Iha and Chamberlin were bassist Jack Bates and guitarist Kiki Wong, who famously won the post from the departed Jeff Schroeder after a public casting call of more than 10,000.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
Definition of departed
Adverb
  • Clearly someone wants to scare them off from uncovering whatever dark hidden truth controls much of life (and death) hereabouts.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Blame the damp and moderate climate hereabouts or the particular ardor of the northern red-legged frog, but our target species is ready to hop anytime between early November and the middle of March.
    Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024
Definition of hereabouts
Adverb
  • In a multipolar world, where countries and companies have to ‘take sides’, where America will arguably become more transactional and less relationship driven in its foreign policy and, where democracy is being eroded from within and afar, moral courage will be at a premium.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Some had come from afar to compete—occasionally very, very afar.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of afar
Adjective
  • Goldberg also shared a snap of retired athlete Carmelo Anthony in a baggy gray blazer and slouchy pants from the 2003 NBA draft.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
  • As luxurious settings sprung up across the Sun Belt, a positive image of what retired living could be circulated, even if most people didn’t live in one of these lush communities.
    James Chappel / Made by History, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of retired
Adjective
  • The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
  • People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.
    Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
Definition of gone
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