HERE AND THERE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

here and there

adverb

Definition of here and there

as in everywhere

in one place and another an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there

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Relevance

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nowhere

as in sometimes

on some occasions she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there

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Recent Examples of here and there Even whole hog barbecue makes a cameo here and there in Texas. — Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Algerian fans were sprinkled here and there in small pockets. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026 The performers all seem to relish the opportunity to be physically abused, although some of them do express regret here and there. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 The game was crawling along at a snail’s pace with a rare boundary here and there. — Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and there

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Adverb

Talbots also has plenty of double-duty pieces, including these poplin ankle pants and a jersey maxi dress that can take you from your desk to dinner and everywhere in between.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Online platforms have made gambling available virtually everywhere and around the clock.

— Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Definition of everywhere

Adverb

These experiences often involve guest participation and are accentuated with advanced multimedia technology and sometimes theatrical elements.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
These arguments overlook the fact that sometimes the content generated by the model does reproduce original parts of the author’s work.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

Definition of sometimes

Adverb

Speaking on the eve of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway, Kane confirmed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, about 18 months ago.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
In Solana Beach, the city has only permitted 215 housing units this decade, about a quarter of the 875 units mandated by the state by 2029, according to city data.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of about

Adverb

O’Donnell will also continue in her role as senior correspondent for the network, occasionally anchoring specials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Continue to cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.

— Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of occasionally

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