as in almost
very close to but not completely
somewhere around 15,000 people live in town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of somewhere
Personal needs often arrive somewhere near the bottom of the list.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the letter writer, the sea lions living and reproducing pups in the safety of La Jolla Cove should just go somewhere else along the very long California coastline.
—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
One theory has Swift announcing a record label, either instead of the wedding or somewhere between the vows and cake.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The couple embrace on a leather armchair somewhere in the home in this 1969 snap.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the letter writer, the sea lions living and reproducing pups in the safety of La Jolla Cove should just go somewhere else along the very long California coastline.
—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
One theory has Swift announcing a record label, either instead of the wedding or somewhere between the vows and cake.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The couple embrace on a leather armchair somewhere in the home in this 1969 snap.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
-
Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
-
An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
Adverb
-
While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
-
As someone who practically lives in T-shirts all summer, polo shirts have never been at the top of my shopping list.
Adverb
-
The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
-
As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
Adverb
-
When the tremors happened on Wednesday, Medina was in Naiguata, a city about 14 miles (23 kilometers) away.
-
Among the majestic, temple-like structures were about 200 other buildings on more than 600 acres in Jackson Park.
Adverb
-
Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
-
Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season.
Cite this Entry
“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
