Definition of wherenext
1
as in wherever
at, in, or to what place where will you be tonight?

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2
as in how
in what manner or way I cannot see where the explanation is mistaken

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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
Adverb
That’s the number of countries where Starbucks has its over 32,000 stores. — Julia Buckley, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023 Nonetheless, the Bengals will still need to build depth at certain positions and that’s where prospects from Saturday’s game have an opportunity to showcase their skills early ahead of the NFL Combine and/or their respective college pro days. — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2023
Noun
The plot is a little messy and undisciplined, throwing into the second act a few wait-where-did-that-come-from incidents that may have been lifted from the book, but are baffling in the play. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Aug. 2019 Because one important lesson of life is the where and when of things. — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 16 June 2019 See All Example Sentences for where
Recent Examples of Synonyms for where
Adverb
  • The 35-year-old actor is often photographed doing deeply ordinary things around Manhattan—grabbing coffee, running errands, walking to wherever—wearing outfits that shouldn’t always work but somehow do.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2026
  • And the phone is always right there, whenever and wherever, offering a perfect form of mindless entertainment when your mind is on so many other things.
    — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Adverb
  • Blade wrapped it all up with a look-how-far-you’ve-come kind of question that noted one of the more exotic places UB40 has played recently.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
  • The why and the how-much would remain unknown.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dan Freeman, litigation director for the Democratic National Committee, agrees there is a low likelihood of immigration agents at voting locations, but his team is prepared to go to court should the administration try.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide and sold at select Walmart and Target locations in California.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The attendance record, which was broken on the second of Bryan’s two performances at the venue, was announced by tour promoter AEG on Sunday morning, and in a post on the stadium’s social media accounts.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Gillette Stadium lists its capacity at 64,628, though seating configurations can vary for concerts and other events, according to the venue’s website.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The company describes the site as the largest of its kind in the United States and plans to use it as part of an all-digital aerospace design and manufacturing system.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Sam’s son Rob Walton served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for more than two decades and remained on the board until 2024, per the Walmart corporate site.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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