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
Brown, Crownover, a sixth-round pick, and Lomu, the Patriots’ first-rounder, will be kept as reserves, leaving somewhere around two spots for the other nine players.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition to the style of dance in all its gyrating glory, krump has its own genre of music, which lands somewhere between hip-hop, techno and heavy metal, and a style of dress that is in tune with hip-hop street style sprinkled with a touch of the Juggalo culture.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Tracking put the domestic tally at somewhere between $65 and $70 million, and those expectations were far exceeded.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
These clothes get sent overseas, or across the border, or just somewhere where they can be dumped.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
In addition to the style of dance in all its gyrating glory, krump has its own genre of music, which lands somewhere between hip-hop, techno and heavy metal, and a style of dress that is in tune with hip-hop street style sprinkled with a touch of the Juggalo culture.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
Tracking put the domestic tally at somewhere between $65 and $70 million, and those expectations were far exceeded.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
These clothes get sent overseas, or across the border, or just somewhere where they can be dumped.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for somewhere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhere
Adverb
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Austin Barber, who started 47 games at tackle for the Gators, nearly had to wait until Saturday.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia scored on seven consecutive late-game possessions, nearly all of them on plays at or near the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, is only about a third as salty as the open ocean and has a number of endemic species, including a little seal with no ears.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The average age of these nuclear reactors is about 42 years old.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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If Campbell fails, then speculation can fairly begin.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Somewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhere. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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