as in almost
very close to but not completely
somewhere around 15,000 people live in town
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Recent Examples of somewhere
The podcast's premise, built around the mentors and turning points that shape people's lives, gives Begnaud room to go somewhere most celebrity interviews don't.
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Or that the athletic department costs $11 million to operate, but generates $33 million in tuition from students who’d likely be somewhere else if their sport were not offered there?
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
When there was no parking at the building, Allison dropped Daniel and her father off and circled the block to find somewhere to leave the car.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Think somewhere with extraordinary food and deep cultural texture, ideally with someone special.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Or that the athletic department costs $11 million to operate, but generates $33 million in tuition from students who’d likely be somewhere else if their sport were not offered there?
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
When there was no parking at the building, Allison dropped Daniel and her father off and circled the block to find somewhere to leave the car.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Think somewhere with extraordinary food and deep cultural texture, ideally with someone special.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
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Another, says Lentsch, was when the Wyoming state senate almost passed SJ2, a bill seeking to transfer all federal land in Wyoming to the state for the purpose of selling it off.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nacua became known for his infectious enthusiasm and ability to catch almost anything Rams MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford threw his way.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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But practically speaking, ICE is already funded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ad blockers and VPNs are practically a requirement for using the internet now.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gamez has been a DART employee for nearly three decades.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are billions of galaxies in the universe and each has billions of stars, so the likelihood life developed elsewhere is fairly high, according to University of Michigan Astronomy Professor Edwin Bergin, who teaches about looking for life elsewhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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