as for

preposition

Definition of as fornext
as in regarding
having to do with as for the others, let them get their own dinner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for as for
  1. regarding
  2. about
  3. toward
  4. on
  5. of
  6. as to
  7. as regards
Preposition
  • 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
Preposition
  • Debates over consciousness have further complicated the conversation about how to regulate AI.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Hafley was naturally upset about Ollie Gordon’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that turned into a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd and 20 that the Dolphins didn’t convert during the Patriots’ 21-0 run.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • The Government Accountability Office has highlighted these challenges as the Air Force works toward replacing its aging ICBM fleet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And whether the Democrats win or the Republicans win, our hostility toward America will never come to an end.
    — ELENA BECATOROS, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • Although the Cabinet members’ wins add to a growing GOP tradition in Florida — a Democrat hasn’t won statewide in the Sunshine State since 2018 — Democrats on Tuesday won surprise victories in congress and the state legislature.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • Handsink nearest kitchen entrance from seating area damaged and peeling off of wall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Caller’s loss of donors exposes how much of a gamble this has been.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of of
Preposition
  • Hoteliers could survey their guests as to their destinations, to confirm our data.
    — Deborah Green, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Every year, Heidi Klum—the undisputed queen of Halloween—keeps spooky season fans guessing as to her next big costume reveal.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of as to
Preposition
  • But the more productive expansion has to do with character, especially as regards Carrie and her mother, who is not the deranged, abusive religious fanatic of previous versions, but an essentially loving parent frightened of the modern world.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a New Sound From The AirPods While there’s little information to go on as regards updates and new features, Apple has released firmware updates for its premium ticket AirPods.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of as regards
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