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
Personal needs often arrive somewhere near the bottom of the list.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the letter writer, the sea lions living and reproducing pups in the safety of La Jolla Cove should just go somewhere else along the very long California coastline.
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
One theory has Swift announcing a record label, either instead of the wedding or somewhere between the vows and cake.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The couple embrace on a leather armchair somewhere in the home in this 1969 snap.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
According to the letter writer, the sea lions living and reproducing pups in the safety of La Jolla Cove should just go somewhere else along the very long California coastline.
—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
One theory has Swift announcing a record label, either instead of the wedding or somewhere between the vows and cake.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The couple embrace on a leather armchair somewhere in the home in this 1969 snap.
—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
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Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
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Back in the arena, Kaw-Liga lasts about five seconds on the mini bull.
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Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season.
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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