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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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When Muñoz was about to throw a slider, the Yankees baserunners would wave their arm in a circle.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Tensions came to a head during their last date as Huda, 24, expressed concerns about their compatibility.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 July 2025
Dave Collins, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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Preposition
The Barracuda goes over the edge, and there’s a Thelma & Louise-style freeze-frame implying that hero and villain are about to plummet to their deaths.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
When Muñoz was about to throw a slider, the Yankees baserunners would wave their arm in a circle.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adverb
As the animals have become more common and occasionally prey on or attack pets, public concerns about coyotes attacking people, especially children, have increased.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
Tensions came to a head during their last date as Huda, 24, expressed concerns about their compatibility.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
The red, brown and gray hunk is about 70% larger than the next largest piece of Mars found on Earth and represents nearly 7% of all the Martian material currently on this planet, Sotheby’s says.
—Dave Collins, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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In fact, many high-volume sports bettors place significant wagers throughout the year, hoping to win at least 52.4% of the time to be profitable, according to bettingpros.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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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
Adverb
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There are also central 5-megapixel cameras front and back.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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After a phone call with the president of the European Commission, Trump reneged and agreed to go back to the July 9 deadline.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
Adverb
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This frame, the project dips almost 20 spaces, falling from No. 125 to No. 144.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pros: No break-in period; breathable; easy to style Cons: Some colorways are usually out of stock Reebok knows how to marry functionality and style, and the Club C 85s are the epitome of a classic, comfy shoe that can be worn with almost anything.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 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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Webtoon Entertainment boasts approximately 150 million monthly active users across its ecosystem of platforms, which includes Webtoon, Wattpad, Line Manga and ebookjapan, among others.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Tuition is everywhere the leading source for universities of unrestricted revenue.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The basket went everywhere Jane did; from the grocery store to the red carpet at Cannes, Birkin’s basket was a whole thing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Be aware of any coyote behaving abnormally or exhibiting unusually bold behavior (e.g., approaching people for food, attacking leashed pets that are with their owners, stalking children, chasing joggers or bikers, etc.) and report these incidents to authorities immediately.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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While there have been no major reports of injury or illness to date, Hartford Bakery is aware of one customer who experienced digestive discomfort after eating the bread.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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