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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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And then, on our way back home from the market, walking down a familiar path, walking straight down Gun Hill, on Burke, 233rd, 219th, Laconia, Olinville, Eastchester Road, or wherever, the plants (thriving just an hour or two before) are no longer in bloom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Adverb
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The why and the how-much would remain unknown.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
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Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson joins Benjamin Steakhouse owner Benjamin Prelvukaj at the steak chain's Westchester location on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Different locations on Mars The scientists say that Curiosity's discoveries could tie into observations from NASA's other on-duty Mars rover.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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But his appointment to the role in the first place has raised questions for Starmer and about the vetting process for Mandelson.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of the leaders from the first event will stay put for the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization, held at the same venue later on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 1937 while competing for Pasadena City College, Robinson won the long jump at 22 feet, 6 inches in the first night track and field meet at the venue.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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