where 1 of 2

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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
  • His restaurants, New York, England — wherever.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The building had been occupied the last 41 years by Los Vaqueros, which started in a smaller location nearby.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
  • To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Jennifer Hudson, who competed on American Idol in its third season but came in seventh place, stepped in to take her place as a judge while she was gone.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Omni Hotel in Louisville plans to build a new indoor/outdoor entertainment venue focused on pickleball.
    Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Thanks to its broad appeal, Bloomers has quickly become a drink of choice across lifestyles, venues, and age groups.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Attractions include beaches, desert safaris and major cultural sites like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers from the University of Queensland used advanced LiDAR technology to measure the methane emissions from this site.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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