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
Then enjoy a splendid dinner at Birkdale Village — Red Rocks comes to mind, or somewhere more casual like Midwood Smokehouse.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Joy might come from somewhere surprising: a friend, a crush, or a creative impulse.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, on the broader Billboard Global 200, she’s earned 18 stays somewhere on the roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Based on my calculations, for every one that’s visible to the naked eye there are ten more hiding somewhere.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Joy might come from somewhere surprising: a friend, a crush, or a creative impulse.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, on the broader Billboard Global 200, she’s earned 18 stays somewhere on the roster.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Based on my calculations, for every one that’s visible to the naked eye there are ten more hiding somewhere.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
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The fence around Pimlico almost serves as a barrier to keep the trouble out.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Unlike almost all other automakers with U.S. sales, Tesla owns and operates its own dealerships.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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But for the sun-seeking pilgrims who’ve already spent too much time in the car, that rambling building practically radiates golden light.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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And coming from Hulk, there was practically no budget.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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The reality star dined at Tucci in New York City's Noho neighborhood on May 10 and allegedly refused to pay the nearly $1,000 bill, according to an onlooker, and disputed the bill with owner Max Tucci.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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More: Armored vehicles and nearly 7,000 troops: A look at plans for military parade on Trump's birthday Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy had thousands of troops at their inaugurations.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The federal case was filed in 2023 by the Farmworker Association of Florida, which advocates for about 12,000 seasonal and migrant farm workers across the state.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Fox said that these dogs are fairly adaptable to different lifestyles, and emotionally in tune with their owners.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Anyway, these confusions between me and Mr. Cage happen fairly often.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2025
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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