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
In the aftermath of blasting a home run that may have picked up an order of Boog’s Barbeque before seemingly coming to rest somewhere near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Jonanthan Aranda was asked about the possibility of traveling to Atlanta to participate in the all-star game.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There is a certain business logic to that; from a cynical perspective, if a £10million investment fails to live up to expectations, the financial downside for the buying club is relatively small — and in many cases, he will be sold to somewhere lower down the sport’s food chain.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 July 2025
At the beginning of some training scenarios, an officer would fire a weapon from somewhere within the school, and actors would scream for help and sprint from the scene.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
However, the prosecution suggested the rapper be kept behind bars somewhere between four and five years.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There is a certain business logic to that; from a cynical perspective, if a £10million investment fails to live up to expectations, the financial downside for the buying club is relatively small — and in many cases, he will be sold to somewhere lower down the sport’s food chain.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 July 2025
At the beginning of some training scenarios, an officer would fire a weapon from somewhere within the school, and actors would scream for help and sprint from the scene.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
However, the prosecution suggested the rapper be kept behind bars somewhere between four and five years.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
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When Palmer Luckey began tinkering in a camper in his parents’ driveway, the kind of rapid innovation that is flourishing in Ukraine was almost unthinkable in the American defense establishment.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to carry almost $3 million worth of drugs in his suitcase in Atlanta.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But don’t lose sight of the statement Schoen and Daboll are trying to make with an offense that is practically a mirror image of last year’s lackluster group: Jones, the quarterback, was the problem.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The Great East Japan Earthquake was a six-minute event that killed nearly 20,000 people and shifted the earth on its axis.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Kimmel’s tribute to Otto has amassed 255,000 views and nearly 9,000 reactions and comments on Facebook as of July 14.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Drake Baldwin, 24, could lead the Braves to weigh offers for Murphy, who’s owed about $50 million through 2028.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The group of fires is in an area that stretches about 3 miles alongside U.S. 85 from Titan Road to Kelly Court, Willie said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Another legit reason is to treat fairly severe constipation.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Summer league typically follows the same plot — watch a lot of young guys play some fairly mediocre basketball, then overreact accordingly.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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