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interjection

Definition of therenext
as in no

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noun

as in here

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Recent Examples of there
Noun
The 32-year-old actress was spotted sporting barely-there brows and red waves à la Princess Ariel during a morning stroll through New York City on Monday. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The elegant Anna Diop has a grand time, too, as Zuri’s ice-cold, not-all-there mom, who lullabies her days away practicing yoga and channeling major get-away-from-me looks. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 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 See All Example Sentences for there
Recent Examples of Synonyms for there
  1. no
  2. section
  3. why
  4. where
  5. well
  6. region
  7. oh
  8. sector
Interjection
  • In the balance could be — no, will be — how this massive makeover shakes out.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The rejection had already happened, privately, before a single person outside that room had the chance to say yes or no.
    — Asmaa Alkuwari, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of no
Noun
  • The festival also revealed more details of its Made in Baleares section, dedicated to bridging together films from the Balearic Islands.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Two-day passes are also available, as are $10 youth tickets in certain sections and an assortment of VIP experiences.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of section
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 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
Interjection
  • And the money-making opportunities that message could fuel, well—half of us are eligible to compete in such an event.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps most importantly, though, is the change that no one recognized — well, no one but Sheriff Kane.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of well
Noun
  • For all its trials and tribulations, Chicagoland retains enviable advantages vis-a-vis other metro areas, but its growth over more than a decade seriously lags many of those peer regions.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding regions Sunday as Russian voters cast ballots on the final day of parliamentary elections.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of region
Interjection
  • Certain movements may aggravate the pain, such as, oh, swinging a golf club.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of oh
Noun
  • What This Means for Anyone Planning a Trip One notable takeaway for Egypt’s travel sector in 2026 is that the country may be increasingly viewed differently by international visitors.
    — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • By 2050, as much as 20% of the electricity consumed by the US commercial sector will be used to crunch numbers.
    — Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sector

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“There.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/there. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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