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
And as for the $4 billion, 47-mile gas pipeline, Vásquez and the canal’s brass are aiming to free up the waterway’s slots for other vessels, while giving Panama more opportunities to expand into new markets.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
For Mateus, as for filmmakers in her personal pantheon, conflicts at hand stem inextricably from local and national history and also from oceanic depths of experience, too easily dismissed as folklore, from which individual identity and group identification emerge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Much like this Fire sign’s attention-seeking behavior, Ghostface makes sure his kills are as much for spectacle as for fear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Hunt, if the cat is not current on its rabies vaccine, or if its vaccination status is unknown, as for a stray cat, the person will also need to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
For Mateus, as for filmmakers in her personal pantheon, conflicts at hand stem inextricably from local and national history and also from oceanic depths of experience, too easily dismissed as folklore, from which individual identity and group identification emerge.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Much like this Fire sign’s attention-seeking behavior, Ghostface makes sure his kills are as much for spectacle as for fear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Hunt, if the cat is not current on its rabies vaccine, or if its vaccination status is unknown, as for a stray cat, the person will also need to undergo post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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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
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Eight years ago, Anderson’s three new stepsons were all deep into the sport, so the former high school soccer player took it upon himself to learn as much about wrestling as possible.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bank would only speak hypothetically about when the bank closes accounts and its reasons for closing accounts, citing bank privacy laws.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some of you also might feel more protective and nurturing toward others, especially children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera Cervantes and at least two bodyguards fled toward cabins in the pine woods outside of Tapalpa, Trevilla Trejo said.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The onboard casino is one of the most lively places on the ship, and there are lots of shops onboard to spend your winnings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Groceries and warehouse clubs like Sam’s and Costco do flawlessly what many of us struggle to do at home — roast a whole chicken to golden-brown perfection on a rotating spit so that every morsel is cooked evenly and deliciously tender.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Quality improvement programs can also offer clues as to which hospitals and clinics offer advanced care in a particular specialty.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the latest twist in the sorry tale has raised questions as to whether the royals have the full and wholehearted support and cooperation of the nation.—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 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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