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as in wherever
at, in, or to what place
where will you be tonight?
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we've decided on the when, but we still haven't resolved the where for the party
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Recent Examples of where
Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
Each new year is a fresh opportunity to collectively redouble our efforts to make North Texas a place where every single neighbor has the access and opportunity to thrive.
—Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
Scott Wartman, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
Being ankle deep in mud, on a narrow trail traversing a precipitous hillside that was sloping down who-knew-how-far-or-where, and then trying to collect a specimen hidden just out of reach behind a tangle of greenery, would fray anyone’s nerves.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
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Adverb
Freeridge's premiere season ended with an epic cliffhanger that raised many questions about where the plot will go if it's picked up for another season.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
Each new year is a fresh opportunity to collectively redouble our efforts to make North Texas a place where every single neighbor has the access and opportunity to thrive.
—Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
Noun
The next step is to get a development agreement with the orchestra that will outline the where and what.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
Being ankle deep in mud, on a narrow trail traversing a precipitous hillside that was sloping down who-knew-how-far-or-where, and then trying to collect a specimen hidden just out of reach behind a tangle of greenery, would fray anyone’s nerves.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for where
Adverb
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The show, created by JJ Bailey, begins in a remote (Wyoming, but wherever) and mysterious (vaguely) subterranean prison designed by somebody who once heard a reference to Jeremy Bentham’s concept of the Panopticon, but didn’t actually research it.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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This may lack the excitement of the O.J. trial, may his soul rest wherever, but the stakes should be considered high despite the current doldrums.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2024
Adverb
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The Strap Tank was given the moniker because of how the bike's fuel and oil tank are attached to the cross-bar of the frame via nickel straps.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2023
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At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.—
Brynn Gingras,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that the Colorado union also walked out on February 14, just hours before the Manhattan and Brooklyn locations joined them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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The schools are two locations of Yeshiva Bnei Shimon Yisroel of Sopron, and Talmud Torah of Kasho, the Education Department confirmed.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What measures are in place to prevent misidentification of genetic materials?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2025
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This matchup features two of the Big 12's top teams, with Houston leading the conference and Texas Tech tied for second place.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Steyer praised the venue’s outstanding acoustics and piano.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Compared to the typical track and field meet where multiple competitions take place simultaneously in the same venue, Grand Slam Track will run just a single race at a time during a competition weekend.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At a time when people are having to remember multiple complex passwords across many sites, password managers are essential.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The massive road network is still being built and no passenger cars were around the construction site.—
Gawon Bae and Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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