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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
From here, the choice is yours to sit, rest and enjoy the moon rise. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Bovines are a blessing The sentiment comes from the respect people here have for cows, seen for many generations as providers of sustenance and prosperity. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 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
  • An extreme heat warning is currently in place for Death Valley, which is the lowest, hottest and driest portion of the North American continent and the United States’ largest national park outside of Alaska.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The bans are currently suspended in five of those states under orders from a federal judge.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of currently
Adjective
  • Among all the meaningful themes, past and present, one small exchange will stick with me longest.
    — David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Duties of a Bridesmaid The main role of a bridesmaid is to be present throughout the wedding weekend, follow the attire guidelines asked of the wedding party, and be a support to the bride leading up to the big day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Aug. 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
  • Her light ripples and will forever ripple, and will shine even brighter now.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of now
Noun
  • The judge later ruled in late 2024 that the two sections were unconstitutional.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The goddess Gayatri, a divine manifestation of the Gayatri mantra, is described in the Mahanarayana Upanishad as having five heads, along with three feet, six abdominal sections, and 24 syllables.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of section
Adverb
  • Some parents told us their kids don't want to take the bus anymore.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Because technology for technology’s sake isn’t enough anymore.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • Claire’s doesn’t have a CEO right now; it’s being run by Ames Watson with execs Cueff and Carey Brezler leading retail operations.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Wolfe upgrades PulteGroup to outperform from peer perform Wolfe says the homebuilder is best positioned right now.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of right now

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“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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