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1
as in noticed
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 noted
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 considered
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 admired
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in anticipated
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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Recent Examples of regarded
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the strategic chatterbox has the late Reggie Ossé to thank for sparking his interest in podcasts with the highly regarded and influential Combat Jack Show.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This has created a situation in which the most highly regarded and resourceful units can bring in more recruits, and their ability to do so has become a measure of success as other units struggle for manpower.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Getty Images Maersk, widely regarded as a barometer of global trade, said the situation in the Middle East had also prompted it to pause future trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until further notice.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But Bradfield, regarded as one of the fastest players in baseball, closed the gap and made the running grab.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Yemen is regarded as the poorest country in the Middle East.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Dort has long been regarded the primary steward of that philosophy, guarding with particular intensity and earning himself First-Team All-Defense honors in 2024-25.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
He is widely regarded as a Khamenei loyalist.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
He was said to have regarded Qasem Soleimani, the charismatic IRGC general, as a son.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
There is a benefit to handling the acquisition this way, as Sporting KC gets a player who’s widely regarded as the best defender in Israel without paying a transfer fee.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
There is a 2006 ruling in the federal appeals court in Denver, which was written by Michael McConnell, a very highly regarded and pretty right-of-center federal appeals judge.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the strategic chatterbox has the late Reggie Ossé to thank for sparking his interest in podcasts with the highly regarded and influential Combat Jack Show.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2025
This has created a situation in which the most highly regarded and resourceful units can bring in more recruits, and their ability to do so has become a measure of success as other units struggle for manpower.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Higher-magnification binoculars such as 12x50 or 15x70 — the latter regarded as specialist astronomy binoculars — will bring the lunar surface closer still.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Getty Images Maersk, widely regarded as a barometer of global trade, said the situation in the Middle East had also prompted it to pause future trans-Suez sailings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait until further notice.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
But Bradfield, regarded as one of the fastest players in baseball, closed the gap and made the running grab.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Yemen is regarded as the poorest country in the Middle East.
—Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Dort has long been regarded the primary steward of that philosophy, guarding with particular intensity and earning himself First-Team All-Defense honors in 2024-25.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
He is widely regarded as a Khamenei loyalist.
—Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
He was said to have regarded Qasem Soleimani, the charismatic IRGC general, as a son.
—Karl Vick, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
There is a benefit to handling the acquisition this way, as Sporting KC gets a player who’s widely regarded as the best defender in Israel without paying a transfer fee.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarded
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California accountant Richard Pon, who noticed his state's plan to tax the accounts in an obscure government document, expects that some states may treat contributions to the accounts differently depending on the source.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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When a flight attendant noticed, Dali faked vomiting to excuse her lengthy time in the bathroom, according to prosecutors.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump has embraced unilateral uses of force — including the once-taboo targeting of heads of state, a Harvard professor noted — to achieve his foreign policy goals.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Executive Director Ty Kovach noted that the acquisition advances the agency’s mission to provide equitable access to nature, particularly in underserved parts of the county.—
Yadira Sanchez Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Kheibar Shekan and mobility focus The Kheibar Shekan is considered Iran’s third-generation solid-fuel MRBM.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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The son of Khamenei, a mid-level Shiite cleric, is widely considered a potential successor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each of them is more like functional art, as much to be admired as played, the time and effort required to produce such masterful designs self-evident.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some admired her journalistic mettle; others, including Martha at first, could not take her seriously (those tinkling bracelets).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Providing a customer signature experience means a valued and distinctive experience for your customers based on the foundational elements of expert guidance, confidence in the project schedule and appreciation of their business.—
Pamela Kan,
Forbes,
1 Aug. 2022
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This especially applies to their most valued and essential employees.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Dec. 2021
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Now, as a former president, he’s been spotted riding the rails since, taking selfies with and chatting up his fellow passengers.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Pillar story alleges that Dudley spotted the bishop making late-night border crossings into Mexico, parking in a lot reserved for customers of a brothel, then boarding a shuttle exclusive to customers of the brothel.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Dugger struck out, followed by Gasparino getting on base due to an E6 but is thrown out at second trying to steal.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The post, which has been viewed more than 400,000 times, sparked plenty of discourse in the comments section.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Marvel was always a visual medium, from the first illustrated comics in New York to the international blockbuster movies that are viewed all over the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Regarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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