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

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

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where

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noun

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
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 See All Example Sentences for where
Recent Examples of Synonyms for where
Adverb
  • And so suddenly tying its fortunes into this pretty controversial AI company, suddenly making its mission to be more about powering that AI than getting to Mars or wherever, that's going to invite some regulatory concern.
    Brian Barrett, Wired News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • So there are ways of really engaging with the sport — wherever, whenever.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • The why and the how-much would remain unknown.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The microwave was dirty, dust was everywhere, and the duvet hadn’t been washed in I’m-not-telling-you-how-long.
    Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Kabul said Pakistan hit two locations, including an empty security site and a drug rehabilitation center that sustained minor damage.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Other locations will see snow ending tonight.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Indian hotelier Ashok Khanna founded the place as a response to epidemic stress levels, with a mission to rebalance holistically.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.
    Kenny Choi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Red carpets outside venues like the Paramount Theatre remain accessible (from a distance).
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Ideal for business trips to the region, the hotel’s spaces include the Spruce Meeting Room and Jupiter Pavilion, while outdoor venues include The Lawn and Jupiter Courtyard, offering versatile options for small gatherings, straight-forward celebrations, or meetings, all framed by mountain views.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.
    Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Initially used as army accommodation, the site served as a home for the Ministry of Agriculture and was eventually left vacant for several years.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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