abroad 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of abroadnext
1
as in afloat

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2
as in elsewhere

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abroad

2 of 2

adjective

as in vacationing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abroad
  1. elsewhere
  2. everywhere
  3. departed
  4. hereabouts
  5. afar
  6. retired
  7. gone
Adverb
  • Enrollment figures, the amount of space used in buildings and the number of neighborhood families that sent their kids elsewhere all played into Superintendent Alex Marrero’s decision about which Denver schools should be closed or restructured.
    Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
  • In all, fishy, fraudulent practices make domestic conservation and ecological monitoring more difficult and can enable unsustainable practices elsewhere.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of elsewhere
Adverb
  • The two biggest pop breakouts of 2024 showed up everywhere they were expected: All of the big four categories, along with Best Pop Solo Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Vice President Kamala Harris performed worse than President Joe Biden did in 2020 nearly everywhere: in big cities and rural areas, in blue states and red ones.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of everywhere
Adjective
  • These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Joining the core trio of Corgan, Iha and Chamberlin were bassist Jack Bates and guitarist Kiki Wong, who famously won the post from the departed Jeff Schroeder after a public casting call of more than 10,000.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
Definition of departed
Adverb
  • Clearly someone wants to scare them off from uncovering whatever dark hidden truth controls much of life (and death) hereabouts.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Blame the damp and moderate climate hereabouts or the particular ardor of the northern red-legged frog, but our target species is ready to hop anytime between early November and the middle of March.
    Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024
Definition of hereabouts
Adverb
  • Design furniture for your micro apartment Friday markets haiku Down, down goes the Dow afar are interest rate cuts on a distant shore A day after rallying due to the Fed’s softened tone on interest rates, stocks plummeted yesterday as unemployment grew faster than expected.
    Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Gift options for moms afar and opportunities for reward members In addition to the latest cup releases, Starbucks has created new gift cards in honor of mother figures that customers can buy at participating Starbucks stores from April 16 to May 14.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
Definition of afar
Adjective
  • Rocco, a retired teacher and administrator for the district has been a board member for over nine years.
    Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Denny's Active and retired military receive a free Denny's iconic Original Grand Slam, with two buttermilk pancakes, two strips of applewood smoked bacon, two pork sausage links and two eggs at participating restaurants.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of retired
Adjective
  • The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
  • People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.
    Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
Definition of gone
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