1
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
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2
as in follows
to take notice of and be guided by
as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
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3
as in considers
to think of in a particular way
I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety
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4
as in respects
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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5
as in factors (in or into)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it
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as in congratulations
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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Recent Examples of regards
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee’s main offseason concern regards the future of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-season NBA career with the Bucks.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Quite the opposite, Beijing regards American entanglements in the Middle East over the past decades—including the now metastasizing crisis in Iran—as a cautionary tale.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The lack of transparency with regards to Idol’s social voting mechanism has led some to question the validity of the weekly elimination results.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Roblox, the online gaming company popular with young children, reached a settlement with the state of Nevada in regards to child safety, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced in a press conference Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The world must never again be caught with its pants down in regards to the prevention, detection, and rapid treatment of pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Far too often this season, the six-time All-Star who regards himself as the best shooting big man in NBA history has become an afterthought in a Knicks offense that’s run largely through Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee’s main offseason concern regards the future of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-season NBA career with the Bucks.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Quite the opposite, Beijing regards American entanglements in the Middle East over the past decades—including the now metastasizing crisis in Iran—as a cautionary tale.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Will Trent has never shied away from going to dark places, but season 4 has been particularly heavy in regards to Will's mental state.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In regards to the Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reteam exceeding $80M+, the pic really needs the date crowd, Prada fanatics, and ladies night to make a trail toward multiplexes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The lack of transparency with regards to Idol’s social voting mechanism has led some to question the validity of the weekly elimination results.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Roblox, the online gaming company popular with young children, reached a settlement with the state of Nevada in regards to child safety, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced in a press conference Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The world must never again be caught with its pants down in regards to the prevention, detection, and rapid treatment of pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
Verb
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These companies typically review your tax balance, IRS notices and filing history, then communicate with the IRS on your behalf.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Federal Register notices announcing the terminations said country conditions had sufficiently improved.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Publix follows all federal, state and local laws.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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The analysis ranks each of the city’s 37 library branches and 56 recreation centers based on what the report considers its importance to the nearby community and uses those rankings to provide the City Council with possible scenarios.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The report also considers which shades best complement the drapey, lightweight fabrications gaining traction in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The historic property on Lake George in New York’s Adirondack Mountains respects its history while keeping up with the luxuries expected by modern travelers.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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That means making sure proper notice is given, that services and alternatives are offered where required and that the process respects the dignity of every person affected.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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His company runs a network of after school learning centers where an adaptive AI tutoring system spots those cracks and customizes lessons in real time based on how each student responds.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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This exercise is intended to not only show where the Rangers have players in place for 2026-27, and which spots those players are likely to occupy, but also to highlight the most glaring holes.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ravanetti notes that this system has operated for more than a century and the bank has never lost a single euro on these loans.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Larry notes that the look is a departure for Dannielynn.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Israel calls itself a Jewish state.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The legislation won approval on a party-line vote after four hours of fiery debate during which Black legislators said the moment calls back to the state’s shameful Jim Crow-era history.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Ellis admires the passion and win-first mentality Nico Iamaleava brings to his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite his success, Xander remains grounded — a quality that his mom admires.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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