wherein

[wair-in, hwair-] / wɛərˈɪn, ʰwɛər- /

ADVERB

in what way

Synonyms

WEAK

at which point how in what respect where

Example Sentences

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He’s always on the lookout for situations wherein a government or a central bank makes a mistake that can be exploited.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Its opening line says: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Citizenship Clause states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A European Commission notice from 2021 defines a conflict of interest as a situation wherein a "financial actor's" impartiality is compromised "for reasons involving... economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest".

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

There was a momentary quiet after they finished, wherein everyone wiped their eyes and blew their noses.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss