wheres

noun

plural of where
as in locations
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 Synonyms for wheres
  1. locations
  2. places
  3. venues
  4. sites
Noun
  • Several locations were reportedly hit on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • The deal is valid at participating Wendy's locations nationwide for dine-in, carry out and via the drive-thru for orders placed on the Wendy's app or website.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of locations
Noun
  • Public school officials have said the decline is linked to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • For decades, these iconic places and many others have graced the UNESCO World Heritage List, a collection of the planet’s most treasured natural and cultural sites.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • Price discovery for a single company would end up quietly split across several incompatible venues.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Since 1963, it has been known as one of the world’s premier venues for 70MM exhibition.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • Sebastia is one of the most layered archaeological sites in the Middle East.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The full-length has spent 38 frames on that list, which details the albums that earn the most plays via streaming sites in the United States.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of sites
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