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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Recent Examples of about
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Guess when the piece was about to go off and then duck, try to, keep from getting shot and the car from going off the road.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 1 July 2025
After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Danielle Wallace , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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Preposition
Marner was about to test free agency for the first time, but this is expected to be a sign-and-trade.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Guess when the piece was about to go off and then duck, try to, keep from getting shot and the car from going off the road.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Adverb
Also, Offit says, researchers usually put forward an explanation about how the vaccine might be causing these deaths.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 1 July 2025
After the trade that sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers resulted in a pay increase for the star cornerback, rumors have started rumbling about a possible Watt trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Adjective
The facility, assembled on a remote airstrip about 50 miles west of Miami, could house 5,000 detainees.
—Danielle Wallace , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Philadelphia was seeing delays averaging around two hours, according to the FAA.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Preposition
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Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Sunday in Austin comes with a 40% rain chance throughout the day before scaling back to a 20% chance at night, forecasters said.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Arizona will have to do so without Corbin Carroll, who is working his way back from injury, and get a tough series opener with Logan Webb taking the mound for the Giants.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Today, there are only four left, but back in the day there were many to ride the streets and the alleys of Baltimore.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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When a tariff bill for almost $11,000 arrived without warning, Robert Keeley reached for one of his last financial lifelines and cashed in 1.83 million American Express reward points to pay it.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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In 2013, Tropical Storm Flossie almost made landfall in Hawaii but moved to the north.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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According to a 2024 Bank of America report, approximately 25% of households live paycheck to paycheck, which has forced retailers to go on the offensive.—
Atal Bansal,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Poor Cybersecurity Hygiene: With SaaS sprawl and remote work, vulnerabilities are everywhere.—
Imre Szenttornyay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The golf-ready skirt/short hybrid is a sleeper hit for Amazon, earning hundreds of five-star reviews from shoppers who wear it everywhere from the course to Costco.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Musk’s comment about Bannon returning to prison was made under a post showing Trump’s Truth Social post, indicating that the billionaire is aware of the threat but is choosing not to respond yet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Leyva implies that Márquez was aware of and even sympathetic to the plan, citing text messages in which the two expressed mutual support.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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