somebody

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The current debt situation is not sustainable. Somebody has to fix it; otherwise, the problem will keep compounding.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The story closes on this somber note: “Somebody ought to make an effort here. Somebody ought to get a rake and take care of this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Her first thought: Somebody is trying to break in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

He opened the evening with a performance of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody", accompanied by dancers and a band.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Somebody with a megaphone announces that it’s time for runners to line up, so we head toward the starting line.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison