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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
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Or were the Angels about to suffer a ninth-inning dagger?
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
My grandfather started the family farm about 80 years ago.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Tilbury product that’s about to be on everyone’s lips?
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
The vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Artistry squares merry Jupiter in your 8th House of Trust, raising questions about fairness in money and sharing.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Or were the Angels about to suffer a ninth-inning dagger?
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Hickory is about a 60-mile drive northwest from uptown Charlotte.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
My grandfather started the family farm about 80 years ago.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The travel sector could be about to undergo a period of turmoil.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The Charlotte Tilbury product that’s about to be on everyone’s lips?
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 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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The timeless gingham pattern is complimented by tassels around the hem, which adds a touch of sophistication to your tablescape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sura noted many communities have developed around the oil and gas sites, some of which had been first drilled around 100 years ago.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The county says 40 wells throughout the county are currently not capped, with an additional 10 within Fort Collins city limits also vulnerable.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly made maximalist demands throughout the first 15 months of his second White House term only to dial them back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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My credit is almost back to something respectable but my bank account sure isn’t.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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While an annoyance at times for the crew, it's been a relatively minor issue given the technical challenges of safely flying to the moon and back.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But tropical activity that year, fueled by record warm oceans, ended up above-normal, defying almost all early forecasts.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Expect the 6,100-person stadium to hit capacity in hopes of an Aggies upset and some revenge against a coach who almost led A&M to a national title then left for their rival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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They should be watered approximately once a week, or when their soil or planting medium dries out.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cave system flooded at the end of the last ice age — the end of the Pleistocene epoch — approximately 8,000 years ago, due to rising sea levels from melting ice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The lavish designs—velvet couches, massive headboards, opulent wallpaper, texture everywhere—were done by Jacques Garcia, famed for his lush and ultra-Parisian taste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Longtime connection Machado gets booed everywhere.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The issue is mostly with visitors coming to my house and us visiting relatives who are not aware of our day-to-day lives.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the new owners were not aware that the responsibility of the tanks had been transferred to them.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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