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

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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
  • That left many traditional Jeep and other Fiat Chrysler buyers looking elsewhere.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Officials will review data at regular meetings to measure success and determine whether resources need to be shifted elsewhere.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of elsewhere
Adverb
  • With higher costs of goods from inflation and supply chain disruption, higher costs of living and rents (especially in Austin), and a thinner workforce demanding and deserving higher wages and more benefits, the cost of meals everywhere has gone up.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • People everywhere, including on talk shows, social media and news networks, discussed the appropriate age for children to do things independently.
    Sally Hawkins, ABC News, 21 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
  • Dunkin' is offering all active and retired military a free doughnut of choice while supplies last in-store only.
    Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Happy Joe’s: All retired and active-duty military get a free lunch smorgasbord or a free small 2-topping pizza (plus a free drink) on Monday.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 10 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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