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as in wherever
at, in, or to what place
where will you be tonight?
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we've decided on the when, but we still haven't resolved the where for the party
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Recent Examples of where
Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
Each new year is a fresh opportunity to collectively redouble our efforts to make North Texas a place where every single neighbor has the access and opportunity to thrive.
—Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 16 June 2019
The next step is to get a development agreement with the orchestra that will outline the where and what.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
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Adverb
Freeridge's premiere season ended with an epic cliffhanger that raised many questions about where the plot will go if it's picked up for another season.
—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
Each new year is a fresh opportunity to collectively redouble our efforts to make North Texas a place where every single neighbor has the access and opportunity to thrive.
—Dallas News, 2 Feb. 2023
Noun
Because one important lesson of life is the where and when of things.
—Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 16 June 2019
The next step is to get a development agreement with the orchestra that will outline the where and what.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for where
Adverb
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His restaurants, New York, England — wherever.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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Listen to the acceptance speeches on Sunday night: Dollars to donuts, someone will mention a seminal Tony moment, sitting cross-legged as a kid in front of a screen in Iowa, or wherever, and dreaming of picking up a Tony at Radio City Musical Hall.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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The Strap Tank was given the moniker because of how the bike's fuel and oil tank are attached to the cross-bar of the frame via nickel straps.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2023
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At the event, Henningsen will discuss the six motivations people principally have when flirting and share how the nature of flirting creates the potential for miscommunication, organizers said.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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This is only Wild Eggs location in Louisville participating, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games — four in the group stage (June 15, 21, 24, 27), one Round of 32 game (July 3), a quarterfinal (July 11) and the bronze medal third-place game (July 28).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The comforter is also outfitted with convenient corner tabs that keep the duvet securely in place, which is especially handy for people who toss and turn in their sleep.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The shooting in a small, idyllic waterfront community adds to the growing list of bars, restaurants, shopping centers, schools and other venues in the US generally thought of as safe that have experienced gun violence.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, the Buccaneers were also looking to remain undefeated, and Sirianni's trash-talking of Mayfield could also fire him up in his home venue.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2017, Inlivian chose Fallon to help redevelopment the site.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sinkhole is being monitored closely By noon local time on Wednesday, Sept 24, authorities had stopped any further ground movement, but were monitoring the site closely, according to Reuters.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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