1
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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2
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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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 3 May 2025
Since Amazon unveiled Project Kuiper in 2019, officials at the retail giant have been shy about showing even the most basic imagery of their satellites.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 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
James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
McDonagh is about to turn 36, Hedman is approaching 35, Kucherov is six weeks away from 32 and Andrei Vasilevskiy is nearing 31.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Preposition
By the end of shooting Another Simple Favor, Feig wasn’t the only one who was obsessed with Capri: Lively, who was initially hesitant about filming in Italy, was won over by the beauty of the island, as well.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 3 May 2025
Since Amazon unveiled Project Kuiper in 2019, officials at the retail giant have been shy about showing even the most basic imagery of their satellites.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 3 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
With the teams about to play Game 6 Thursday night, there’s no better time than now to analyze why the Leafs’ power play and Sens’ penalty kill have been trending in opposing directions.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 1 May 2025
McDonagh is about to turn 36, Hedman is approaching 35, Kucherov is six weeks away from 32 and Andrei Vasilevskiy is nearing 31.
—John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 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
Preposition
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If there was an event — a block party or parade — in or around Lincolnwood, Lasker was there with his camera, later supplying photos to organizations or local publications.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2025
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So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world, every day and on my birthday last week.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
Preposition
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The connectivity to the history, the culture, as well as the collective traumas of the Salvadoran diaspora pulses throughout the cookbook.—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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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
Adverb
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He was ordered to pay back $9,402,678 in restitution and serve 10 years on probation.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
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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Her attitude reminded Prima of the men at the bar on Amsterdam, who dealt in boasts dressed as revelations, and were almost dazed when a girl took them seriously.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Based on that, yes. After almost four hours, the commissioners retreated to make their decision.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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The development is strategically positioned at Godrej City, a self-sustaining township spread across approximately 145 acres, featuring a 30-acre, 9-hole golf course.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The incident took place at approximately 9:45 a.m. at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Wise County.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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That chart, introduced half a decade ago, ranks the most popular songs around the world by blending sales and streaming data to display what listeners everywhere are enjoying.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Edges nearly everywhere outside of not having a supernova like Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl on their team instead.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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People advised to avoid salt or lower sodium in their diet should be aware of this if considering eating sauerkraut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The White House is likely aware of that fact as it reportedly is expected to go to Congress with a formal request to claw back the $1.1 billion currently allocated for the CPB over the next two years.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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