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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Recent Examples of by
Akin Akinpelu, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The first man behind the kit for the Grammy-winning group was Dave Krusen, followed by Matt Chamberlain and Dave Abbruzzese.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Contractors needing temporary help would swing by and scoop up a few workers for the day, and a symbiotic ecosystem thrived.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Preposition
Step 2: Build Focus Blocks And Recharge Breaks Start with 90-minute slots followed by 10 to 20 minutes of total disengagement.
—Akin Akinpelu, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The first man behind the kit for the Grammy-winning group was Dave Krusen, followed by Matt Chamberlain and Dave Abbruzzese.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Adverb
Getty Images As cars moved by, her caddie, David Taylor, stepped into the road, arms raised like a school crossing guard, to halt traffic and create a safe window for the shot.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Contractors needing temporary help would swing by and scoop up a few workers for the day, and a symbiotic ecosystem thrived.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Another Instagram story using the slur circulated via an unverified screenshot, which appeared to be as recent as 2023, according to People.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Ozuna’s solo homer in the sixth was the fifth of the day off Spence and increased the Braves’ lead to 8-1, with all their runs to that point coming via homers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remained closed to the public on Sunday, with no timeline to reopen.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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Immigration has shifted from being a border matter in the Biden era to being increasingly focused on interior enforcement during the Trump era.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
6 July 2025
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The Yankees won two of three during the Bronx edition of the Subway Series in May.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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At the entrance to the members’ pavilion, two men in cream blazers mind the door and ask for everyone’s pass to be shown on the way in.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Give spots to players who earn it, not bought their way in.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Preposition
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In addition to going through Pop Mart, people also have the option to buy Labubus at third-party resale websites, including eBay, StockX, Kicks Crew and Amazon, in addition to social media postings.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The studio is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday; guides will walk you through the building’s history and the hits that were recorded there.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Preposition
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Once again, a smiling Rodón showed his love for Judge, waiting for the right fielder near the Yankees dugout after recording his last out of the evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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In another case, authorities shut down an off-the-books casino near Orlando disguised as a garage door repair shop.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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The former feature offers daily suggestions for how to best get your circadian rhythm in check throughout the day.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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But critics say the pace of litigation has failed to meet the urgency of the moment, just as the president’s aides weigh whether to replicate their L.A. experiment elsewhere throughout the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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“By.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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