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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 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
Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Estévez was candid about his poor showing.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Tucked away on nearly 12 acres in Harrison, about 35 minutes from Manhattan, the circa-1740s home first caught Barrymore’s attention in a way she’s described as almost cosmic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, a new HBO series that explores the life of Potter is about to be released.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Borges invited Denise and Aaron to Seaside to speak about their experiences with law enforcement.
—Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Estévez was candid about his poor showing.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Today, more than six in ten people live in the Sunbelt, with White Americans comprising about half or less of the population there.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Tucked away on nearly 12 acres in Harrison, about 35 minutes from Manhattan, the circa-1740s home first caught Barrymore’s attention in a way she’s described as almost cosmic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
But Sabalenka was not about to fold.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Now, a new HBO series that explores the life of Potter is about to be released.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Standing there as the fire roared on and the crowd around her grew, the strong community support was already apparent.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some constituents argue the Republican from Tarkio has not been receptive to their concerns throughout his 13 terms in Congress.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The employee gave that stack back to Elliott after counting and verifying it.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Another sticking point has been her close alignment with Kennedy, whose efforts to dramatically pull back vaccine recommendations have been slammed by lawmakers and medical groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Looking at year-to-year growth rates, Charlotte ranked sixth in the Carolinas almost 2%.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Acuna denied the allegations, but a money judgment was later issued against him totaling almost $1 million.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There was Kobe Brown driving for an uncontested dunk over here, Quenton Jackson breaking down the Heat’s defense over there and Obi Toppin finding gaps in the Heat defense everywhere.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with the others, Bjorn and wife and creative director Julija’s thoughtful touches are everywhere, from the singular pieces of vintage decor that fill the rooms to the economical (and ecological) construction of the cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Entelis is also aware that, as the network continues to expand its travel programming, audiences in 2026 are looking for escapism.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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In his closing argument, Lanier drew the jury's attention to internal documents showing how top officials at Meta and Google were aware of how its products were causing harm to young people.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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