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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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This may lack the excitement of the O.J. trial, may his soul rest wherever, but the stakes should be considered high despite the current doldrums.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
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So Judy Garland and Kay Thompson went out to this tent in Connecticut, or wherever, and burst into tears watching her perform but didn’t have a hankie.Juan A. Ramírez, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
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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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In a talk with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry recalled how Prince William, 40, and Kate reacted to his relationship with Meghan, 41 — an American actress who was divorced and biracial.Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
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As climate change lengthens the shipping season, Greenland occupies an important strategic location.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The landlord who sued TGI Fridays last year to evict the restaurant from its Mall at Millenia location will tear down the building and bring in a new tenant.Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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The problem is that none of them are able to offer everything in one place.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Spaced bi-monthly throughout the 2025 FedExCup Season, the Creator Series will tee off the day before the first round of the Players Championship, Truist Championship and Tour Championship, utilizing the same venues and tournament conditions pros play in.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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But its notoriety has made securing a venue difficult and a location is yet to be announced.Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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All of these valid concerns need to be balanced with the push for innovation in both the quality of care on site as well as safety of solutions in remote care.Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Where.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/where. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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