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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 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
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So there are ways of really engaging with the sport — wherever, whenever.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Noun
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The official who discussed the location requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The documents will visit museums in each city, with the exhibit remaining slightly longer than two weeks at each location.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, Austin continues to be a place where food trucks go brick and mortar and garage bands get their big break.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Better stay out of crowded places, including shopping malls and other target-rich environments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now the actors, who work as game masters and perform as distressed abductees at the venue, will be frightening their guests while under union protection.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, it was announced that the 15-acre property was to be redeveloped into a residential office project and would retain several of the historic structures and iconic signs and reincarnate the café and music venue space.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the April 14 appointment, the student passed his naturalization test and was given the oath to become a US citizen – only to be detained by Homeland Security Investigations agents on site, according to his attorneys.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fertitta still owns numerous Golden Nugget brick-and-mortar sites, where sportsbooks continue to ban Rockets bets.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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