as in almost
very close to but not completely
somewhere around 15,000 people live in town
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Recent Examples of somewhere
At 21, wanderlust — that aching desire to escape to somewhere else — took hold of Elizabeth Short.
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Nathan Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
When more people want to live somewhere than there are homes available, prices go up.
—J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Take a ride somewhere and be outdoors, at our beaches, go hang out at the art galleries.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Miller’s debut season in Austin could turn disastrous if the Horns don’t find answers from somewhere.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Nathan Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
When more people want to live somewhere than there are homes available, prices go up.
—J.d. Hayworth, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Take a ride somewhere and be outdoors, at our beaches, go hang out at the art galleries.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Miller’s debut season in Austin could turn disastrous if the Horns don’t find answers from somewhere.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
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ServiceNow lost almost 10% and Datadog was down nearly 9% amid fears that AI could take away more of their business .—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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For more than 30 years, the company has quietly perfected the art of the island stay, curating everything from chic townhomes steps from Gustavia to headline-worthy estates complete with infinity pools, private chefs, and views that practically beg to be framed.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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By the mid-2000s, doing one or more quads was practically a necessity, because they were scored almost twice as high as triples.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of Chris Roberts, the mind behind Wing Commander and Freelancer, Star Citizen is probably the most ambitious ongoing project in video games, having raised nearly one billion dollars in funding as of this writing.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The drastic decision to consume bleach to try to circumvent a drug test nearly cut Mathieu's life short.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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On average, about 35% of large consumer products companies’ portfolios are in categories with more than 7% growth, Horsley said.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Put the aids in your ears – the clear removal cord is fairly invisible – and you are presented with four preset programs, each made for a different level of hearing loss.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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While the run of play was fairly close, netminder Anthony Stolarz whiffed on a few key saves and Toronto’s veterans made a couple too many turnovers that ended up in their net.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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