1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
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2
as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
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3
as in to consider
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety
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4
as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in to anticipate
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it
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1
as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
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2
as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line
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4
as in greetings
regards plural
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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5
as in gaze
a fixed intent look
fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
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as in look
archaic
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
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Recent Examples of regard
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment by TIME regarding the conservative pushback, the Department of Defense redirected to Hegseth’s social media post.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Nothing has been formally greenlit yet in regards to Tangled.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Today show host — who shares daughter Vale, 11, and son Charley, 8, with husband Michael Feldman, opened up about her parenting policy regarding phones and social media while speaking to E!
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
When reached for comment by TIME regarding the conservative pushback, the Department of Defense redirected to Hegseth’s social media post.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
China’s State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said that Qualcomm is suspected of violating the country’s anti-monopoly law in regards to its acquisition of Israeli firm Autotalks.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Nothing has been formally greenlit yet in regards to Tangled.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
Verb
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Shout out to @CamInman who noticed the 49ers had just 10 defenders (three linemen) on the play on which Fred Warner was injured.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other rockers are starting to notice this positive trend, and theorize about why the kids are connecting so hard with bands who aren’t remotely humanized.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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But critics noted that the bulk of San Diego’s new units are market-rate, and the city is much further behind pace approving subsidized units for moderate-income and low-income residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The most recent, published in February, noted that the PFNA assessment was scheduled to be released in the second quarter of the financial year, which ended in June.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bendicksen, the center’s director of wildlife rehabilitation, decided to attempt something few would consider, a wing transplant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even though there is risk that would come with the move, the Saints should consider it if the option presents itself.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Parents play the most important role in guiding their children on these sensitive topics, and schools should respect and support a family’s values by focusing on providing a strong academic foundation.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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The impact is a culture where collaboration thrives, creativity is respected and results are built on mutual confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In April, Caviezel anticipated returning as Christ in Resurrection.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Most teams anticipate the asking price to be steep.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s nothing wrong with admiration.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stowe persisted in her admiration for Brown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What the whole saga also revealed, though, was a glimpse into one of the reasons McLellan is so valuable to this particular Red Wings team.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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This offers a glimpse into how the future of housing might be constructed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Amy Poehler, who assumed the role of Akerman’s Margo in the spoof, was introduced by flashing topless to Chloe Fineman, who played Brittany Snow’s Sophie, a reference to the characters’ first encounter on The Hunting Wives.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
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This includes the type of event, the number of people in attendance, whether Kirk had been to the campus before and a brief reference to security measures, among other topics.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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