as in mindful
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Relevance
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as in concerning
having to do with
wanted to talk to the company's vice president regarding a new product line
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as in noticing
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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as in following
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 considering
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 respecting
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in anticipating
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 regarding
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.
—Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts.
—Matt Zenitz | Mzenitz@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2019
Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2026
The claims regarding Meta and YouTube are somewhat different, as are the companies’ defenses.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
In response to backlash regarding the fee-in-lieu proposition, Ross Babel, co-founder of Fulton Street Companies, defended the company’s proposition to observers.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Opinions regarding the number of beginner-friendly, intermediate, and expert runs vary.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The woman, identified in court records obtained by USA TODAY as Germiran Bryson, allegedly left the dog behind after she was denied a boarding pass when documentation to travel with the pup as a service animal was not completed, police said in its initial Facebook post regarding the incident.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
An email to Governor Walz’s communications office regarding the idea of an earlier liquor serving time on Sunday was not immediately returned.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Preposition
Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.
—Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts.
—Matt Zenitz | Mzenitz@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2019
Verb
This loss hurts Mizzou’s tournament chances Mizzou remains in a tough situation regarding the NCAA Tournament.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2026
The claims regarding Meta and YouTube are somewhat different, as are the companies’ defenses.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
In response to backlash regarding the fee-in-lieu proposition, Ross Babel, co-founder of Fulton Street Companies, defended the company’s proposition to observers.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Opinions regarding the number of beginner-friendly, intermediate, and expert runs vary.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The woman, identified in court records obtained by USA TODAY as Germiran Bryson, allegedly left the dog behind after she was denied a boarding pass when documentation to travel with the pup as a service animal was not completed, police said in its initial Facebook post regarding the incident.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
An email to Governor Walz’s communications office regarding the idea of an earlier liquor serving time on Sunday was not immediately returned.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarding
Adjective
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Rescuers trudged through the heavy snow, combatting gale force winds under white-out conditions and mindful that another avalanche could potentially barrel down from above, Sheriff Moon said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Not surprisingly, the analog lifestyle is being adopted by young adults and younger generations as a way to be more mindful, more intentional.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This could include asking questions about when patients are noticing their hives (after a hot shower or after being in the sun, for example), or asking patients to keep a symptom diary.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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But many are also noticing who’s devastated by the news these days and who isn’t.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump backed down from a threat to launch a military invasion following congressional blowback, tumbling stock prices and criticism from America's closest allies.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Consistently showing up, working hard and being honest about your progress reflect integrity, while respecting others in the gym by following rules and encouraging a positive environment also reinforces ethical behavior.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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Simply respecting the people that do the work goes a long way towards our recruiting and retention efforts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With spring on the horizon, my mind is eagerly anticipating longer days of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and upcoming vacation getaways.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the calm, residents remained wary of the media frenzy the neighborhood had seen for several weeks, illustrated by a sign posted on a pole down the street from Guthrie’s house.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many American firms, wary of corruption and instability, decided to stay away from business dealings in the region.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Eight years ago, Anderson’s three new stepsons were all deep into the sport, so the former high school soccer player took it upon himself to learn as much about wrestling as possible.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The bank would only speak hypothetically about when the bank closes accounts and its reasons for closing accounts, citing bank privacy laws.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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