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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 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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regard

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noun

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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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as in reference
relation to or concern with something specified with regard to your request for time off, go ahead and take the whole week for vacation

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How does the verb regard contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of regard are admire, esteem, and respect. While all these words mean "to recognize the worth of a person or thing," regard is a general term that is usually qualified.

he is highly regarded in the profession

In what contexts can admire take the place of regard?

The meanings of admire and regard largely overlap; however, admire suggests usually enthusiastic appreciation and often deep affection.

a friend that I truly admire

When might esteem be a better fit than regard?

The words esteem and regard are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, esteem implies greater warmth of feeling accompanying a high valuation.

no citizen of the town was more highly esteemed

When can respect be used instead of regard?

While the synonyms respect and regard are close in meaning, respect implies a considered evaluation or estimation.

after many years they came to respect her views

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of regard
Verb
There is significant uncertainty, however, regarding the various designations and capabilities of these systems. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025 Under the terms of the plea agreement, Brian Williams, a longtime law enforcement oversight official who served as Bass’ deputy mayor of public safety, agreed to plead guilty to a single count of threats regarding fire and explosives, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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However, William has other plans in regards to his brother. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 May 2025 There was a dark side to the platform, especially in regard to body image. Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for regard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
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  • Dempsey-Beggs’ boss noticed her nervousness and pulled her aside, asking what the alarm was.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • He's also noticed that workers often shovel coal in bouts, working hard in teams of two or three, and then all taking breaks together.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 18 May 2025
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  • For now, the following three attractions are excluded: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Mine-Cart Madness Dragon Racer’s Rally Guests should note that the free Express Passes included with stays at select Universal Orlando resorts may not be used at Epic Universe.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • Scientists noted that the fossil showed the presence of specialized feathers called tertials on both wings.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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  • Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • The Brexit trade deal negotiated by Boris Johnson, who was the British prime minister at the time, is considered to have largely favored the European Union.
    Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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  • Differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • Their practical approach respects tradition but pushes to modernize the monarchy.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 23 May 2025
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  • None of it was anticipated before the March 18 ruling.
    Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
  • In practice, Kearney’s geopolitical dynamics team takes an end-to-end view of what is happening globally, helps anticipate, prioritize and respond to the impacts of what’s happening in the market.
    Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
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  • But Waltz also advocated for further diplomatically isolating President Vladimir Putin — a position that was out of step with Trump, who has viewed the Russian leader, at moments, with admiration for his cunning in dealings with Trump’s predecessors.
    Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025
  • Gifford expressed her admiration for Cody, who spearheaded a remodel of his family home.
    Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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  • The Croisette is often packed with tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, as well as studio executives, sales agents and journalists hustling from one meeting to another.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
  • Kardashian Barker shared with her 218 million Instagram followers a glimpse of her temporary residence by taking a photo of a view of palm trees outside a window and showcasing a snap of a cabana overlooking clear blue ocean water.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 May 2025
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  • The expansion of the California film and TV tax credit, which industry stakeholders argue is key to protecting jobs in the state, hit a snag on Friday, as lawmakers deleted references in bill language to raising the program cap to $750 million.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
  • The attacker's [writings] explicitly mentioned the defendant by name and included numerous references to MKY's founder, Yegor Krasnov.
    Mike Levine, ABC News, 23 May 2025

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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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