as in regarding
having to do with
as for the others, let them get their own dinner
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Recent Examples of as for
Tailoring is softened, silhouettes are relaxed, and materials are chosen as much for their feel and performance as for their appearance.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Starting in the 1920s, stars came as much for sun, fun, golf, and tennis as for privacy.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Marc Anthony has long been courted for a Las Vegas residency, as much for his star power, as for his long history with the city and with the icons associated with it, including Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Starting in the 1920s, stars came as much for sun, fun, golf, and tennis as for privacy.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Marc Anthony has long been courted for a Las Vegas residency, as much for his star power, as for his long history with the city and with the icons associated with it, including Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for as for
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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Casar told Sanders about his experience as a city councilman trying to bring a Major League Soccer team to Austin.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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American officials are now weighing adding about 10,000 more troops to the Middle East as some speculate a ground invasion could be coming.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Would there be perpetual meanness and the absence of kindness toward each other as human beings?—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Making moves toward your creative aspirations?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday and lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25% Friday and Saturday.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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There’s no reason for Floridians to be forced to pick up the check for giant data farms without even a clue as to how much the total bill might be.—
Krys Fluker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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This device is a high-tech centrifuge that simulates microgravity by spinning vials with samples around two axes, effectively confusing the cells inside as to their position in space.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s the same warning that has been issued by Google, Microsoft and others as regards attacks on their own account holders.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In so doing, the Swazi leaders distanced themselves from Britain as regards Rhodesia, and from South Africa too….—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Aug. 2025
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