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
Whether that would be at USC or somewhere else, however, remains to be seen.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
After all, this Piper wasn’t what one normally sees on this flight route – low-moving and flying at 10,000 feet, while airliners on the route are somewhere well above 30,000.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
But this also takes him somewhere that most market commentators won’t follow.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Our final filter was choosing somewhere neither of us had been.
—Rachel King, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
After all, this Piper wasn’t what one normally sees on this flight route – low-moving and flying at 10,000 feet, while airliners on the route are somewhere well above 30,000.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
But this also takes him somewhere that most market commentators won’t follow.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Our final filter was choosing somewhere neither of us had been.
—Rachel King, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
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But tropical activity that year, fueled by record warm oceans, ended up above-normal, defying almost all early forecasts.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Expect the 6,100-person stadium to hit capacity in hopes of an Aggies upset and some revenge against a coach who almost led A&M to a national title then left for their rival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With the simple flick of a switch, your garbage disposal can make practically any post-meal clean-up a breeze.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 8, Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City in an outfit practically made for her Bridal Era.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The highest occupancy is Thursday, when nearly 68% of rooms are booked so far, Ivery said.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The skate park at Sunset Dunes, which opened about a year ago, has drawn enthusiasts from across the city, including longtime skater Ted Barrow.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rockets led by five before Minnesota used a 13-4 run, with the first eight points from Donte DiVincenzo, to take a 116-112 lead with about eight minutes to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Because bath bombs release a high concentration of dye into a fairly small amount of water, the pigment has prolonged contact with the tub’s surface.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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In her review, Amy Nicholson sees both depth and something fairly simple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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