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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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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Jason Flatt, a researcher at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, lost funding for a study that would have analyzed the medical records of two hundred thousand people in the course of ten years to understand more about dementia.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The federal case was filed in 2023 by the Farmworker Association of Florida, which advocates for about 12,000 seasonal and migrant farm workers across the state.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
The pair share a son, 30, and a daughter, 24, who didn't know much about what their parents were about to get into, which Sonia and Jose wanted.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Preposition
For now, China’s measured pursuit of second place might be exactly the kind of innovative thinking the tech world needs — less about outright dominance and more about sustainable and strategic competitiveness.
—Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Jason Flatt, a researcher at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, lost funding for a study that would have analyzed the medical records of two hundred thousand people in the course of ten years to understand more about dementia.
—Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Adverb
For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The federal case was filed in 2023 by the Farmworker Association of Florida, which advocates for about 12,000 seasonal and migrant farm workers across the state.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
Adjective
Just a week after her Diddy testimony, Cassie is about to expand her family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
The pair share a son, 30, and a daughter, 24, who didn't know much about what their parents were about to get into, which Sonia and Jose wanted.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 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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It’s proven so popular in the West Village that on Saturday and Sundays at brunch the lines stretch around the block on Charles St, and some pesky New Yorkers move on, rather than wait.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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After exchanging proposals around the season-opening Tokyo Series, the two sides agreed to table those discussions.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Preposition
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Donnelly says the sportsmanship and cooperation pieces of Field Day are heavily emphasized throughout the year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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But this has actually been a really successful start of a very complicated mission by people who are doing something new and taking away the control over the aid distribution from the terrorists that have controlled it throughout.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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At a time when Arenado is scuffling and Willson Contreras (back spasms) has been unavailable, having Herrera’s thump from the right side has allowed the Cardinals’ lineup to remain versatile.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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With the dysfunctional clan back at their dinner seats, the tactical team busts through the door.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Even department stores now are almost becoming a relic of the past.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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As of now, the May 16 clip has almost 53,000 likes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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According to data from the end of 2024, Stellantis currently employs approximately 34,000 people in Michigan, 75,000 nationwide and more than 248,000 globally.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Guidance Looking at Nvidia’s fiscal 2026 second quarter outlook, the company expects revenue to be approximately $45 billion, plus or minus 2%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Now is the moment to reimagine what security looks like when intelligence is everywhere.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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People of color everywhere despise Trump for his assault on our history, culture and achievements.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Goldenberg says in the future, rank-and-file attendees need to be aware of those signs — and act on them by alerting someone.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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But he’s also gotta be aware of a lot of his tackles are gonna be below the knees.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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