nowhere 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of nowherenext
as in nothing

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nowhere

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noun

1
as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities from the looks of things, we're stranded in nowhere and most likely its proverbial middle

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as in obscurity
the quality or state of being mostly or completely unknown in a few short years he rose out of nowhere to prominence in the tech industry

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nowhere

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adjective

as in apart

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Recent Examples of nowhere
Adverb
Given the limited footprint and stringent setbacks, architect Daniel Kaven had nowhere to go but up. — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 In a new report, NPR's Anas Baba and Aya Batrawy document what daily life looks like for families trapped between expanding military zones, with shelling at night, gunfire by day and nowhere safe to go. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026
Noun
While the series has officially concluded, this comeback special fast forwards to an entirely new, out-of-nowhere plot point and is therefore easy to watch for novices. — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 13 May 2020 An out-of-nowhere VP choice might be enough to generate a boomlet of media attention, but there are limited options. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2020
Adjective
Stopping the train to nowhere funding, using those funds to pay off our federal EDD debt so that businesses can reduce THEIR EDD encumbrances by the 1-5% they’re being charged now. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 Of course, that’s when Matteo shows up out of nowhere to throw a wrench in Anna’s situation. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nowhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nowhere
  1. never
  2. countryside
  3. obscurity
  4. apart
  5. country
  6. oblivion
  7. isolated
  8. silence
Adverb
  • The Nimitz, a pop culture icon, never received full F-35 modifications despite hosting the first F-35C carrier landing.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of never
Noun
  • The King and Queen Camilla hosted Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the kids at Highgrove House, the monarch's private home in the Gloucestershire countryside.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • But, alas, summer in the French countryside can also be expensive.
    — Marina Harss, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Definition of countryside
Noun
  • For some, including Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, a starring role in front of a global audience has catapulted them from relative obscurity to worldwide fame, attracting millions of new followers on social media.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • There is no longer much question as to whether Platner is suitable for public office, and even less question as to whether plucking him from political obscurity made any sense.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Definition of obscurity
Adjective
  • Hold at the furthest apart position for a couple of seconds before slowly bringing your arms back to their starting position.
    — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • The hotter evening side appears warm enough to break apart water molecules in the upper atmosphere, the study notes.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 June 2026
Definition of apart
Noun
  • Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And, in a country struck by tragedy, this loss felt close to home.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • Many credit Latvala for saving the Republicans from oblivion by providing party leaders the data tools, expertise and technology needed to overthrow Democrats and launch a reign of dominance that continues today.
    — Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • But as memory makers try to build higher stacks to pack in more bits and bandwidth, experts worry this high bandwidth-memory (HBM) will trap enough heat to cook itself into oblivion.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026
Definition of oblivion
Adjective
  • Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Think of this effect as a slow simmer that builds with each exposure to the sun, rather than a single isolated event.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of isolated
Noun
  • In Atlanta last week, Mohamed Salah and his Egypt team-mates walked out of the stadium in shocked silence.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The system now has to know when the caller has finished speaking, tolerate noise and accents, respond fast enough that silence doesn't feel broken and sound natural enough that people don't hang up.
    — Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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