somewhere

adverb

ˈsəm-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce somewhere (audio)
Definition of somewherenext
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 The hotel may already be lodged somewhere in your subconscious thanks to its iconic yellow umbrellas and vaulted-ceiling indoor pool. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Available starting Wednesday, her inaugural scent settles somewhere between a hyper-feminine floral and an ultra-masculine musk, with notes of peach blossom, jasmine, velvety orris, pink peony and soft ambroxan. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 And taxing without any connection to growth sends the message to businesses, entrepreneurs and employers large and small to look somewhere else to invest. — Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Fifteen years is pretty old for an American whiskey; in fact, most bourbon is bottled at somewhere between four and seven years old. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
  1. almost
  2. practically
  3. nearly
  4. about
  5. fairly
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  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Definition of almost
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  • And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • Then the group will take a nice – and well-deserved – break for a little bit after their nearly year-long tour and releasing music in between.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of nearly
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  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of about
Adverb
  • Levine notes that the antivenoms are fairly similar, but there are some differences on a molecular level between the two and in their longer-term effects.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • Quite macro Part of the fixation on non-fundamental flow and structural drivers reflects a fairly quiet macro backdrop, with near-term economic trends not acting as the prime driver of investor attitudes or even corporate profits.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of fairly

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