Thesaurus results for APROPOS OF

apropos of

preposition

Definition of apropos of

as in regarding

having to do with apropos of our earlier conversation, here's that file I mentioned

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Recent Examples of apropos of Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire. — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 It's operated by the Bartolotta group, and, apropos of its location, is known for its quality seafood. — Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023 By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn. — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for apropos of

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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
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Definition of regarding

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Tensions escalated after protesters marching toward Parliament were met with a police crackdown earlier in the week, with officers using batons and tear gas to disperse crowds.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Shots fired from the vehicle toward a group of people at the shop struck two men in their upper bodies, police have said.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of toward

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But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of about

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Errol Spence hasn't fought in three years, but the former world champion is climbing back into the ring on Saturday to take on another former champ in Tim Tszyu.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
The strike targeted the IRGC Navy headquarters in the village of Zibakenar, on the Caspian Sea, according to local authorities cited by IRNA.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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