HERE AND THERE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

here and there

adverb

Definition of here and there

as in everywhere

in one place and another an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there

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Relevance

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nowhere

as in sometimes

on some occasions she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there

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Recent Examples of here and there But the main reason to save a few dollars and not buy the most expensive RAV4 plug-in is that, despite the GR Sport badges here and there, this just doesn’t feel at all sporty to drive. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Lamine Yamal has struggled since his return from injury, with just a few sparks of brilliance here and there. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026 But a wilder flavor can be found in the black raspberries growing here and there in my garden. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Now, 6% sounds like a lot, but remember that FUND has been hiking payouts for a decade now, and handing out big special dividends here and there, too (those are represented by the spikes in the chart above). — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for here and there

Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and there

Adverb

Surrounded by flowers and nature with butterflies flying everywhere.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of everywhere

Adverb

Semmelman added that extradition of high-profile figures can sometimes take longer, especially if the defense aggressively invests resources in the litigation.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The bigger stars are sometimes tied to one place because of their careers, and if their significant other isn’t living with them or has responsibilities that take them elsewhere, the distance can put a strain on the relationship.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026

Definition of sometimes

Adverb

Uptown’s First Ward Park became a scene of resistance Saturday evening when about 75 people gathered to mourn two men who were fatally shot by ICE this month.

— Noah Vinsky July 25, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Miller said the job posting will go up in early August, stay open for about a month, and then in September, the city will start screening candidates.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 July 2026

Definition of about

Adverb

China’s BeiDou system comprises 56 satellites, offering more resilient and occasionally more advanced capabilities than the 31 powering the US’ Global Positioning System.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Washing clothes with cold water, running only full loads, and occasionally air-drying clothes can help reduce energy consumption.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of occasionally

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