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Recent Examples of there
Noun
The barely-there fabric created a striking contrast against the minimalist silhouette and left her chest totally exposed. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 25 June 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 The barely-there shoes, which seemed to be heeled, elevated the capris without pushing the outfit into traditional cocktail dressing. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 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
  • But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • And no, that was NOT OutKick or FOX who wrote that stupid headline.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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
  • The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Starting Monday night, the section of Interstate 84 between the Black Canyon interchange at Exit 13 and the Oregon state line will be undergoing repairs.
    — Noah Daly July 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of section
Interjection
  • In addition to, well, practically everyone in my life, reviewers rave about the bottoms’ comfortable fit, breathable feel, and chic look.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Fresh off news of yet another round of layoffs, the folks in Redmond are reportedly looking at all that Anthropic and OpenAI integration in Excel and Outlook and thinking, well, why not use the homegrown stuff that’s free?
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 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
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Dozens of people lined up outside several Lidl stores across the Paris region on Thursday, all hoping to get their hands on an air conditioning unit.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of region
Noun
  • According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • Helium is crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, and is also used in the medical sector such as in the cooling of MRI machines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of sector

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