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as in wherever
at, in, or to what place
where will you be tonight?
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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
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
Scott Wartman, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
Being ankle deep in mud, on a narrow trail traversing a precipitous hillside that was sloping down who-knew-how-far-or-where, and then trying to collect a specimen hidden just out of reach behind a tangle of greenery, would fray anyone’s nerves.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
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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
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
Being ankle deep in mud, on a narrow trail traversing a precipitous hillside that was sloping down who-knew-how-far-or-where, and then trying to collect a specimen hidden just out of reach behind a tangle of greenery, would fray anyone’s nerves.
—The Economist, 17 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for where
Adverb
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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
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The show, created by JJ Bailey, begins in a remote (Wyoming, but wherever) and mysterious (vaguely) subterranean prison designed by somebody who once heard a reference to Jeremy Bentham’s concept of the Panopticon, but didn’t actually research it.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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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
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At least once a week, Richard Glossip’s defense team connects on the phone – sometimes to catch up, and other times to strategize on how to save the life of the Oklahoma man on death row.—
Brynn Gingras,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Flash flooding was expected in 20 locations, including Marble Falls, Leander and Liberty Hill.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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And while there are certainly plenty of places to eat in Osaka, the hotel’s two fine-dining restaurants are worth the visit.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Unique Vibe: Elevated both literally and metaphorically—this venue perfectly balances Chicago skyline drama with cocktail craftsmanship.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony, which was preceded by a private religious ceremony, took place at Siempre — a modern wedding venue nestled in the Draper, Utah, mountains — in front of roughly 125 guests, including DWTS pros Lindsay Arnold, Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, Britt Stewart and Emma Slater.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks by Israeli troops while trying to find food at aid sites, according to the ministry.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 July 2025
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However, despite many expeditions, no verified site or treasure has ever been confirmed and the mine remains among the most famous unsolved mysteries in American history.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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