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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
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
In my case, that often means answering questions about trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and the labor-intensive world of turfgrass management.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
In 2025, Alexander traveled to Laikipia, Kenya, a county about 140 miles north of Nairobi that’s transforming into East Africa’s new center of responsible safaris.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Keys marched to the ring and was about to sign the contract before Gunther took the pen away.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Preposition
For Riley, this was a jolt of illumination about the way the world viewed him—not as a child but as a suspect, a scammer in the making.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
In my case, that often means answering questions about trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, and the labor-intensive world of turfgrass management.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Adverb
Høeg, a sports medicine doctor who criticized Covid shots for children during the pandemic, served as acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research for about five months.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
In 2025, Alexander traveled to Laikipia, Kenya, a county about 140 miles north of Nairobi that’s transforming into East Africa’s new center of responsible safaris.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Adjective
Parachutes twirl out of an inky night sky, one carrying Moulin (Gilles Lellouche), who is about to become the first president of the National Council of the Resistance.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Keys marched to the ring and was about to sign the contract before Gunther took the pen away.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 May 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 problem is having a setup around him that simultaneously platforms his strengths and covers for his weaknesses.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Instead of cramming an itinerary, dark sky travelers often build trips around a single celestial event or a multi-night stay somewhere remote enough to actually see the stars.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Preposition
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It’s been clear throughout the series that Poulin is not 100 percent.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Sullivan, though, first pushed back on the idea the Dolphins were trying to trade him at the NFL meetings later that month, calling him a priority to get extended.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Unidentified trespassers stole the control stick out of an R train while it was parked underground in southern Brooklyn back in December — along a stretch of storage track popular with joyriders and graffiti artists.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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The Religion News Service reports the speakers are almost entirely conservative Christians, a key part of the president’s political base.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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With over 90% of the Pelican State tally counted, Letlow was holding steady with about 44% of the vote versus Fleming's roughly 28% and Cassidy's approximately 25%.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Health authorities said Congo has stockpiles of Ebola treatments and approximately 2,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, though officials cautioned the vaccine is only effective against the Ebola Zaire strain and not against Sudan or Bundibugyo variants.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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This was a boon for budget-conscious fliers everywhere.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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For those with eyes to see, Obama-era city nostalgia is everywhere in pop culture right now.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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He had been engaged in a months-long chaste affair with Jane Seymour that Anne was aware of and angry about.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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