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as in everywhere
in one place and another
an overgrown lawn with yellow patches of dandelions scattered here and there
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2
as in sometimes
on some occasions
she spoke so softly that I only caught a word here and there
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Recent Examples of here and there
Stunning, brilliant deviations from what has been…risky, edgy fresh perspectives being celebrated in big, official ways in perpetuity—not just for a spell here and there.
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
There are also some kid-friendly explosions etc. here and there, but nothing too crazy at all.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
In 2021, there were articles here and there about Syria: anniversary pieces.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
With roughly 74 percent of the population identifying as Asian — including more than 54 percent Chinese, as well as major Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese populations — Richmond isn’t just a place with Asian enclaves here and there.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
There are also some kid-friendly explosions etc. here and there, but nothing too crazy at all.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
In 2021, there were articles here and there about Syria: anniversary pieces.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
With roughly 74 percent of the population identifying as Asian — including more than 54 percent Chinese, as well as major Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese populations — Richmond isn’t just a place with Asian enclaves here and there.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for here and there
Adverb
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These days, Miracle Moisture Boost is out of stock everywhere.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Iguanas dig burrows under the foundations of homes, buildings, seawalls, canal banks, dams, and pretty much everywhere else.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Adams did not disclose the travel benefits and sometimes agreed to pay a nominal fee to create the appearance of having paid for travel, according to prosecutors.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Pike usually have four or five (but sometimes six) of these sensory pores.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Fort Knox is a Kentucky military installation about 40 miles south of Louisville, known for holding more than 147 million ounces of the U.S.' gold reserves.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Two people were arrested after a long-term narcotics investigation led to the discovery of about $600,000 worth of cocaine which was shipped from Puerto Rico to Hartford and replaced with phony drugs before being delivered during a sting operation last week.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Both teams are always there, though, and occasionally have exciting players.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The long, occasionally annoying Alex Bregman sweepstakes ended with the star infielder joining the Boston Red Sox.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Here and there.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here%20and%20there. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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