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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
Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Brisley Reyes was about to start seventh grade at the school his sister had also attended, principal Joseph Claps III said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
The extra charge—averaging about $2 per visitor per day—is expected to generate $100 million annually, all of which will be funneled directly into environmental restoration and climate mitigation efforts, from coral reef rehabilitation to fire-prevention projects.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has quite possibly set a record for the sheer number of visual effects included in the second season of the Prime Video series — about 6,000 across eight episodes — not to mention the extraordinary amount of design variation within those shots.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Stephen Colbert is about to have a huge gap in his daily schedule.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Brisley Reyes was about to start seventh grade at the school his sister had also attended, principal Joseph Claps III said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The talks were no longer about the specifics of the legislation.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
The extra charge—averaging about $2 per visitor per day—is expected to generate $100 million annually, all of which will be funneled directly into environmental restoration and climate mitigation efforts, from coral reef rehabilitation to fire-prevention projects.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The overcharges were discovered during an audit of about 65,000 loans made from 2012 to 2019 that the state ordered the company to conduct, the settlement said.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has quite possibly set a record for the sheer number of visual effects included in the second season of the Prime Video series — about 6,000 across eight episodes — not to mention the extraordinary amount of design variation within those shots.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
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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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The show doesn’t just happen in front of them, but around them.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The closure of Lime’s London base and a restructure of operations amounted to around £8M of the write-down.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Indianapolis, which struggled mightily on offense throughout the day, managed just one touchdown on 24 plays from about the 15-yard line and in.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Their bodies were naturally burning fewer calories throughout the day and increasing hunger cues.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Tom Beason, a hospice chaplain who worked with Janssen in the early 1990s, recalls Janssen back then as guarded, angry and not concerned with spiritual beliefs.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Their roots trace back to the 1700s in New Orleans, and their flavor is just as rich as the history behind them.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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On Thursday, Aug 7, the singer, who gave birth to a son almost two weeks after testifying in Combs' criminal trial in May, posted a video on her Instagram Stories about her postpartum journey.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But in 2023, when the tournament almost left Cincinnati for Charlotte, the future of the facility was under threat, prompting the city of Mason and Beemok to purchase and prep the campus for a long-overdue facelift.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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According to the recall notice provided by the FDA, Navarro recalled approximately 32,670 pounds of the brand Fancy Medium pecans from a variety of packaging sizes, from small to jumbo.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But records obtained by The Miami Herald showed that only one-third of the approximately 900 immigrants detained at the Florida facility have been convicted of a crime.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Book girlies everywhere breathed out a sigh of relief, and then squealed at the TV, as one of the quintessential Belly-Conrad moments from book 3 delivered everything and more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Global experts warn that equity, not just evolution, is needed to ensure new developments reach everyone, everywhere.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scrolling LinkedIn, you are effectively being made aware of all your problems, by people trying to sell you the solution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whereas other manufacturers of the same size and in the same categories have focused more on production and less on marketing and media, Sharkey said White Oak was keenly aware of its significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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