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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
Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 16 May 2025
There are rules about capitalisation, italics and standard abbreviations, but beyond that, anything goes.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 May 2025
Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Screeching and yelling, jilted lovers, and generational disappointment flood into a finale as theatrical as a Broadway stage play despite affecting performances, wrapping up too rashly to consider how all of what just went down is about to deeply traumatize the young I-Jing for life.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Preposition
However, that family never heard from her, so contacted the police after seeing the alert about her disappearance.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 16 May 2025
There are rules about capitalisation, italics and standard abbreviations, but beyond that, anything goes.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adverb
Fans can get across the backstretch once again for about 40 minutes between the Whelen Modified Tour qualifying session and race.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
So many people are about to be obsessed with your new album, but is there anything you’re obsessed with at the moment?
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Screeching and yelling, jilted lovers, and generational disappointment flood into a finale as theatrical as a Broadway stage play despite affecting performances, wrapping up too rashly to consider how all of what just went down is about to deeply traumatize the young I-Jing for life.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
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Preposition
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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
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of what the answers to questions surrounding AI assistants may be, companies like The Image are advancing conversations around what AI assistance could look like moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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It’s set in the (fictional) city of Eddington, NM, where the local sheriff, Joaquin Phoenix’s Joe Cross, tools around town responding to minor crises like noise complaints.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
Preposition
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Of course, Blue Ivy has been blowing fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Following the chant, the pope offered a brief series of remarks that touched on tragedies throughout the world but also causes for celebration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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These aren’t simple blends—they’re labor-intensive, high-concept creations that draw from over 200 acres across five distinct Sonoma AVAs, including estate vines planted as far back as 1912.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Just a few blocks from arrival, the car lurched toward the other lane—which was, thankfully, empty—and immediately jerked back.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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The school reported $2.11 million in other reportable compensation to Cohen, almost half of which would presumably cover the buyout.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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With this one invention, millions of secretaries would soon be relieved of the drudgery of constant retyping, and the business office would have a boon in productivity almost as profound as the one the typewriter itself had ushered in long before.—
Pat Butler,
Sportico.com,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The post time for the main event, the Preakness Stakes, which is the penultimate race, is approximately 6:50 p.m.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Under bright blue skies, visitors toured the reproduction gallows near Building No. 2, also known as death row, which stands approximately 200 feet from the original gallows’ warehouse location.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Today the like button can be found everywhere on the internet.—
Martin Reeves,
Harvard Business Review,
16 May 2025
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The unexpected was everywhere at soggy Quail Hollow Club on Thursday.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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This process is vital for learning and memory and for being conscious and aware.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Everyone is aware of the noise from the media and on the message boards (shoutout Lakers reddit), no one is acting like a trade is going to happen this summer for a couple of reasons.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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