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whereas

[hwair-, wair-az] / ʰwɛər-, wɛərˈæz /


CONJUNCTION
when in fact
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I saw that the new game is set in Vice City, based loosely on Miami, whereas back in my GTA III days, Liberty City was more like New York.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

With endometriosis, the cells grow outside the womb, and can appear in other parts of the body, whereas with adenomyosis they only grow inside the womb.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will take place in a more geographically compact area, but the country plans to build 11 new stadiums, whereas this year’s World Cup will only use existing ones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Lily was quiet during the entire ride, whereas my mother chatted nervously, giving advice about curfews and the procedure for receiving a gentleman caller and housemothers and vespers on Wednesdays.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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