with respect to

phrase

Synonyms of with respect tonext
: with reference to : in relation to
There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the new one.
But the movie is lodged in a very strange place with respect to genre.Jo Livingstone

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Researchers assumed that corals were passive with respect to the slow-moving boundary layer, simply relying on natural diffusion through it to provide nutrients and oxygen. Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 This movie has a very unconventional structure with respect to the villain. Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Newcastle have narrowed the salary gap, most notably with respect to Spurs and Manchester United, but four clubs still spent over £100m more than them on wages in 2024-25. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 But questions linger with respect to eligibility criteria, the prior authorization process and cost of the program. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with respect to

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“With respect to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20respect%20to. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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