1
as in to notice
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 to note
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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as in to consider
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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as in to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in to anticipate
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 respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line
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4
as in greetings
regards plural
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
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as in look
archaic
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
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Recent Examples of regard
Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Former President Bill Clinton is set to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There is still a great deal of uncertainty in regards to potential impacts and timing as the storm is still several days away.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Quinn said that federal lawmakers should attempt to mirror legislation recently enacted in Texas, which requires large data centers to pay for interconnection upgrades and sets rules regarding facilities co-located at existing power plants.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026
Former President Bill Clinton is set to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
While there may be a perpetual wave of concern and angst with regard to the Braves’ starting rotation, the team’s bullpen has quietly formed as a solid, and a potentially shutdown, unit.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
There is still a great deal of uncertainty in regards to potential impacts and timing as the storm is still several days away.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
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Leaphorn then notices a radiator leak, and says that whoever sped off couldn't have gone far.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of course, most of them have been too drunk to notice.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Henderson noted that 486 voters had registration information that was incomplete or inaccurate and that a third of that group registered decades ago, when the state did not have the same requirements.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Baraka noted on X that New Jersey state law bans law enforcement officials from chasing vehicles unless a suspect poses an immediate threat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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All the more impressive considering Stockton, who was about 175 pounds when started high school, didn’t even make varsity as a freshman.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The council will also consider longterm funding plans for the undergrounding project during its first meeting in March.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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But the legal representatives also urged Orlins to respect other contestants, and implied that her political posts were harming other contestants.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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And electors in any country in the world make their choices, and those choices have to be respected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Germany’s population to shrink faster than expected Germany’s population is set to shrink 5% by 2050, much faster than previously anticipated, new forecasts suggest.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The result was broadly anticipated, and the reason is simple, as Buckley’s campaign has looked like the closest thing to a straight line in a season full of detours.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Salsa star Jerry Rivera also had words of admiration and respect for Colón.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actress went on to detail her admiration for Dane's personality on and off screen.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Watching father and daughter execute each fatal scenario gives us a remarkable glimpse into their relationship — and the catharsis that comes with the creative process itself.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Eric Dane’s girlfriend, photographer and director Janell Shirtcliff, paid tribute to the late actor Saturday with several tender glimpses at their relationship, following his death on Thursday from ALS.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The last measure is an apparent reference to Homeland Security’s stance that administrative warrants are sufficient for agents to gain access to private properties— a move constitutional scholars, immigration experts and a federal judge say is a clear violation of the Fourth Amendment.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cohen then turned his attention to the Underwood controversy after Rapaport was accused of suggesting that the Bachelor alum was good at lying, which many interpreted as a reference to Underwood remaining in the closet for a significant portion of his life in the public eye.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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