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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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
How about holding the two cops who let a drunk cop go after a DWI accident instead of calling for charges to be dropped?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, the remains of about 99 animals were discovered on the property.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
When Neuqua Valley sophomore forward Cole Kelly is about to do something special, teammate Carter Coviello can usually tell.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
Cush said his decision to email the community about the misinformation was not spurred by any one person or a group but to address the concerns administrators were hearing.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
How about holding the two cops who let a drunk cop go after a DWI accident instead of calling for charges to be dropped?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
The blossom period usually spans about 10 days between mid-March and mid-April, anchored by the annual Fiesta del Cerezo en Flor, which fills local villages with markets, tastings, and cultural events.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
In addition, the remains of about 99 animals were discovered on the property.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Many other productions have recently happened or are about to happen, from California to Virginia and beyond.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
When Neuqua Valley sophomore forward Cole Kelly is about to do something special, teammate Carter Coviello can usually tell.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 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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Simmons’ priorities are fiscal stability with responsibility, public health and accountability around the operation of the county jail.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simply mix 250g of low-fat quark (which contains around 20g of protein) with 40g of ground oats, half a banana as a natural binding agent and a dash of milk.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The third site, in the 900 block of Reno Avenue in Modesto, was used by the drug trafficking organization to store and distribute illicit narcotics, which were being sold throughout Northern California, authorities said.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nayara opened as one of the leading eco-resorts in Central America, and that ideal has been a constant throughout its evolution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Last year, lawmakers boosted the annual amount allocated to the state’s film and TV tax credit program and expanded the criteria for eligible projects in an attempt to lure production back to California.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Critics say the danger faced by agents whose names are made public is overblown, almost always limited to harsh and violent words lobbed from behind a laptop or phone screen.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Engagement is almost always good.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The education news outlet 74 previously reported that Kerr claimed in bankruptcy proceedings that AllHere owed her approximately $630,000 in unpaid commissions related to the LAUSD contract.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 miles, with its epicenter approximately 11 miles east-southeast of Willows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Freedom Plane National Tour invites Americans everywhere to see firsthand the records and ideals that shaped our Confidential – Not for Public Consumption or Distribution exceptional nation.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The federal government also funded more than a hundred thousand programs across the country and, relying on rudimentary punch-card computers, kept track of everything going on everywhere and made that information available all over.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One activist said the group is aware of the concerns, as well as worries about noise complaints, but counter that with the changing tactics of ICE agents in their communities, residents are also looking for new, flexible, grassroots ways to alert people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Be aware that sodium nitrite is added to the brine to prevent bacterial growth and to give the meat its characteristic pink color.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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