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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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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Arnold-Burger and the two other appeals court judges who issued the ruling — Chief Judge Sarah Warner and Judge Stephen Hill — remanded the lawsuit back to the district court and ordered that it be presided over by a judge other than Watson.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Over at Taylor’s, Dakota swings by to play airplane with Ever True and discuss the state of their relationship.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Preposition
Burns departed the show in 2002 and was replaced by Donovan Patton and later, Joshua Dela Cruz, the show's current host.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 14 June 2025
Arnold-Burger and the two other appeals court judges who issued the ruling — Chief Judge Sarah Warner and Judge Stephen Hill — remanded the lawsuit back to the district court and ordered that it be presided over by a judge other than Watson.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Adverb
At the Camp Nou, as the open-top bus passed by, the workers came over to greet the players from their positions.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Over at Taylor’s, Dakota swings by to play airplane with Ever True and discuss the state of their relationship.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Think big Afghan coats and leathers via Ferragamo, Miu Miu knits and Tory Burch dresses, red carpet moments with show-stopping Wiederhoeft corset dresses.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Never Enough, the follow-up album to 2021’s smash success Glow On, comes out this Friday, June 6, via Roadrunner.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
Preposition
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with this storm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
Preposition
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Hopes that President Trump will lower his tariffs after reaching such trade deals with countries around the world have been among the main reasons the S&P 500 has rallied so furiously since dropping roughly 20% from its record two months ago.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The story behind this enigmatic machine centers around its engine, an eight-cylinder power plant born from a collaborative footnote in Bugatti’s history.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Preposition
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Skinner met Swift while a member of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013 during an awkward photo op.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Tech N9ne’ previously performed during the festival’s early years and even debuted a limited-edition beer called Bou Lou.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Suffering through bad relationships to finally find the ideal romantic partner is a universal story that’s understood by men and women of every age, and of every generation.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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The company touted his crucial role in spearheading Woolrich’s strategic and operational transformation through several milestone moments in its recent history.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Preposition
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The 24-foot boat had sunk in the Sacramento River three weeks ago, near the Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina, according to Eric Laughlin, a spokesperson for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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His pickup truck was discovered, unoccupied, on Monday near a campground west of Leavenworth, Washington.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Preposition
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Donnelly says the sportsmanship and cooperation pieces of Field Day are heavily emphasized throughout the year.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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But, despite the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the rights enshrined in the Constitution, this country didn’t come close to being fully free and democratic until the 1960s, when Black people finally gained the right to vote throughout the land.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“By.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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