here 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of herenext
as in today

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here

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adjective

as in present

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here

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noun

as in there

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of here
Adverb
The parallels between what happened and is still happening in Gaza right now and what happened during World War II clearly are not lost on some of the Israeli men and women interrogated here, even if the scale and details are certainly different. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Theater seats can be purchased here, with gala dinner tables available here. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 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
  • Novo Nordisk currently reuses some process water in cooling towers, where the water helps remove excess heat before eventually evaporating.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Tampa Bay is currently scheduled to have three primetime games.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of currently
Adjective
  • Bosnian Serb nationalist leader Milorad Dodik and the Russian ambassador in Serbia, Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko, were among those present at the funeral.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The Classic itself is also creating a new connection between FAMU’s past and present.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • The viral Chanel shoes are products of a popular barley-there shoe trend that has recently been taking over the runways, one that includes PVC and jelly shoes.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Heather Graham is making the most of her Italian Riviera getaway by soaking up the sun in a parade of barely-there swimsuits.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of there
Adverb
  • Goldman Sachs economist Daan Struyven warned in a recent note that prices could still reach $120 a barrel as the war, now in its seventh month, continues to disrupt shipping.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Terry has been shoved over the railing by an unknown assailant, and is now bleeding out on the floor below.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of now
Noun
  • Among a section of the fan-base, such fears risked becoming ingrained.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kroger is upgrading wine sections at 147 stores, including some in Louisville, adding tasting bars and classes to help educate shoppers.
    — Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of section
Adverb
  • When my brother and I returned home from school, no neighborhood kids were wandering around anymore.
    — Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Nobody’s asking anymore whether Pattinson belongs in the race.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • And right now, behind Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle, Holmes should be in the discussion to be part of the Braves’ playoff rotation.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Chore Coats Chore coats, specifically vintage chore coats, are very trendy right now and flying off thrift store shelves ahead of fall.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of right now

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“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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