here 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of herenext
as in today

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here

2 of 3

adjective

as in present

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here

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noun

as in there

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Recent Examples of here
Adverb
Read Vogue Shopping beauty editor Kiana Murden’s full review here. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 July 2026 There’s a great oil mystery unfolding right now in the global economy; solve a teeny-tiny one here in Atlantic Trivia. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Adjective
Brondello commended the efforts of here players postgame. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 And the here part, which has a different meaning to each character, is all part of the fabric. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for here
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here
  1. currently
  2. present
  3. there
  4. now
  5. section
  6. anymore
  7. right now
Adverb
  • Kelly currently acts as chair of the Big 5 Caucus, a group made up of Kansas’ five biggest counties that advocates for policies that support local governments’ abilities to serve their communities.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Many businesses currently rely on superficial metrics like tasks completed, which can obscure hidden errors, rework, poor customer outcomes, and escalating costs.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of currently
Adjective
  • However, at a June candidate forum, all seven candidates present noted that a data center wouldn’t be part of their plans for how to reuse the Truman Complex — to big applause from a Lee’s Summit audience.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • If smoke or ash is present, residents should limit outdoor activities.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • For an occasion like this, lean into a timeless silhouette—Bernadette’s crisp poplin halter dress, Aquazzura’s barely-there slingbacks, and Mikimoto’s pearl-and-diamond drops are effortlessly elegant and will still feel chic years from now.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026
  • The 32-year-old actress was spotted sporting barely-there brows and red waves à la Princess Ariel during a morning stroll through New York City on Monday.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Definition of there
Adverb
  • And speaking of men being disappointing, Ava changes the conversation to vaguely tell them all that her intuition about her boyfriend, Hook, was correct, and that they’re now broken up.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Definition of now
Noun
  • Garwood, a supervisory civil engineer in the stormwater section of Overland Park’s Public Works Department, was conducting the city’s regular inspection of the South Park Lake dam.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The live chat will take place in the comments section below on site and in the PEOPLE App.
    — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of section
Adverb
  • City leadership hopes this sends a message to all landlords that treating tenants like this won't be tolerated anymore.
    — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Analysts did lower their price target to $325 from $360, acknowledging investors aren't paying the same multiple for data-center stocks anymore.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • So why is the industry leaning on this argument so hard right now?
    — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Here is what recent data and industry voices reveal about Gen Z retail behavior right now.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of right now

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“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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