there 1 of 2

there

2 of 2

noun

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of there
Noun
The Cavaliers could be one of those happy-to-be-there teams, where two or three wins in the first round might sate them. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023 The Groundwork Pace shorts have a generous 7-inch inseam and a barely-there silicone band around the bottom inside of each leg to help hold them in place, and the high rise and wide, flat waistband means these are cemented to your body as the trail miles add up. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023 Then came the barely-there skin tints. Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2023 In terms of down-there hair removal, getting a professional wax is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your bikini line smooth. Maddy Zollo Rusbosin, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for there
Recent Examples of Synonyms for there
Noun
  • For Burns Harbor, funding the trail sections has been challenging.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
  • In the surreal fictional section, estranged friends reconnect on Christmas and rehash the past while questioning whether a foreboding bloodlike substance leaking out into the hallway is real.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • It was directed at outfielder Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals star who is suddenly and famously on the trading block and could be headed to you-know-where.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022
  • Because if not, then democracy in America is going down in a painful heap like a guy kneed in the you-know-where.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2021
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2025
  • The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Interjection
  • If this is what FIFA had in mind when the governing body created the 32-team tournament, much to the initial dismay of players and clubs alike, well, so far so good.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • Some zodiac signs play to win, others play to connect and others… well, pure chaos.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Walmart, Target, and Ikea lead the retail sector.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Through this program, the city is already transforming aging Manhattan office buildings into brighter, more modern workspaces and attracting high-growth, international companies in the life sciences, green economy, and tech sectors to the city.
    Adolfo Carrión Jr, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Interjection
  • Eccleston brought frantic and wild energy to the Doctor, but when things got serious, oh boy did Eccleston get serious.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
  • The ceiling is probably just an inch north of a league-average starting pitcher, but oh man, would that be a victory for the player, given what he’s gone through over his career.
    Eno Sarris, New York Times, 20 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“There.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/there. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on there

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!