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as in no

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as in here

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Recent Examples of there
Noun
Her go-to summer uniform, is a barely-there slip dress that’s ideal for even the warmest of temperatures. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 July 2026 Examples include Kayali Eden Plush Pear (a sweet but unexpected gourmand) and Le Monde Gourmand’s Rose Chocolat (a barely-there skin-like fragrance). — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The Nets are also basically devoid of his player archetype, save for the soon-to-arrive and possibly-not-there-for-long Julius Randle. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 June 2026 In addition to reckoning with conspicuous consumption, my novel also investigates what life looks like for the Anderson women when the perennially absent Alan becomes an always-there man. — Courtney Maum, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for there
Recent Examples of Synonyms for there
  1. no
  2. here
  3. why
  4. section
  5. well
  6. where
  7. region
  8. sector
Interjection
  • Protect our wallets and keep our community affordable by voting ‘no’ on the Park District bond referendum this November.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of no
Noun
  • Heres’s his response: http://www.kevindeutsch.us/blog/my-response-newsdays-review-8.)
    — vanityfair.com, vanityfair.com, 13 July 2017
Definition of here
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why
Noun
  • Whether driven by admiration or nostalgia for his first spell, the club’s fans flooded the comments section welcoming back their hero.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • All of these tariffs are being instituted using a variety of different statutes, known by three-digit numbers - 122, 338, 232, 301 - for the sections of laws being invoked.
    — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 24 July 2026
Definition of section
Interjection
  • Now of course, no bedside basket or pouch is complete without a… well, basket or pouch.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • These extra few practices offered to rookies have rarely felt this important for this defense because, well, it’s been a while since rookies were this important to this defense.
    — Sam McDowell July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Definition of well
Noun
  • The combination of Olise’s footwork and Mbappé’s speed creates a don’t-know-where-to-turn predicament for France’s opponents.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • It was directed at outfielder Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals star who is suddenly and famously on the trading block and could be headed to you-know-where.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022
Definition of where
Noun
  • Any deal to give Saudi Arabia nuclear technology could prove controversial, both domestically and within the wider Middle East region.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Currently, North Carolina is experiencing a drought that’s especially intense in the Piedmont region, which has led to Charlotte Water placing restrictions on water usage.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • The Mexican livestock sector estimates that the suspension led to multimillion dollar losses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of sector

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