here 1 of 3

adverb

Definition of herenext
as in today

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here

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adjective

as in present

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here

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noun

as in there

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Recent Examples of here
Adverb
Every episode at Season 23 is a gift, and a lot of people here feel that way. — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 The scandal was the subject of a 2017 New York Times article, said Kevin Maher in The Times, which is adapted here by screenwriter Rebecca Lenkiewicz. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Brondello commended the efforts of here players postgame. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 And the here part, which has a different meaning to each character, is all part of the fabric. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for here
Recent Examples of Synonyms for here
  1. currently
  2. present
  3. there
  4. now
  5. section
  6. anymore
  7. right now
Adverb
  • For now, much of this work is still hypothetical; Pacific Fusion’s campus, of which the demonstration facility is part, is currently under construction at the end of Pacific Fusion Drive.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Torrey is currently working on a project with the Loughlin estate.
    — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of currently
Adjective
  • Although there’s nothing explicitly internet-y about this EP, the digital is present as a background chorus.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The molecules researchers want to detect are often present in tiny amounts, so their signals are faint.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of present
Noun
  • In pursuit of this, brides are breaking up with barely-there styling.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That was just a real, and the-flag-was-still-there kind of moment.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of there
Adverb
  • Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the trial provides compelling evidence that a cancer’s individuality can become a therapeutic opportunity.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Noun
  • The frack happening beneath us was about half as deep as Mount Everest is high, in a section of oil-rich rock that used to be considered out of reach; other innovations allow for simultaneous fracks, minimizing downtime.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Muchnick said his seats, in section 144, jumped from $3430 this season to $3795 next season.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of section
Adverb
  • Some voters view him as the establishment, despite not being a lawmaker anymore.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
  • At home, Lindsey and her husband, Garret, noticed that Jaxson had stopped babbling, and wasn’t able to walk anymore.
    — Ciara McCarthy October 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of anymore
Adverb
  • Neither team is playing well right now, and the Eagles are starting a backup quarterback.
    — Mac Engel October 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Googlebooks come with one of two processor options right now, while the comparable MacBooks have two chip choices.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of right now

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“Here.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/here. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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