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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Relevance
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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as in mindful
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Recent Examples of regarding
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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Japan’s SCMaglev has faced delays too, with construction slowed by environmental concerns, particularly regarding groundwater impacts along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani and his agent have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding a $240 million development in Hawaii.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Outside of her peers in the professional setting, Williams said she's also received high praise from fans regarding her portrayal of Gaby.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
This comes amid rising tensions between the public and politicians regarding migration policies.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Many important explorations are worth considering regarding AI persona vectors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Details have yet to come out regarding the specifics of the policy violation.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The recipient of this information must make its own independent decisions regarding any securities, investment products or other financial products mentioned herein.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Japan’s SCMaglev has faced delays too, with construction slowed by environmental concerns, particularly regarding groundwater impacts along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani and his agent have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding a $240 million development in Hawaii.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Outside of her peers in the professional setting, Williams said she's also received high praise from fans regarding her portrayal of Gaby.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
This comes amid rising tensions between the public and politicians regarding migration policies.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Many important explorations are worth considering regarding AI persona vectors.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There are no hard and fast rules regarding the frequency of sweeping, as the floor care needs of each home depend on several different factors.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarding
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Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical was born because Nutrafol’s team was hearing from dermatologists that some patients taking Nutrafol’s hair growth supplements were also noticing their acne clear up.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Times, however, reported that the boat had turned around after noticing a military aircraft following it.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most of the city's 2 million population has been displaced multiple times in the past 22 months, following Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of about 1,200 people—most of them civilians—and saw 250 people taken hostage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pharmacists in the state may administer vaccines either under the direct authorization of a medical provider or by following the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide pharmacy protocols, which are usually made in accordance with ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage increases to 45% when considering data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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These principles include setting high standards and leading by example; respecting the past while driving change; leading with empathy and humanity; and using your position to serve others and create impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The governor, apparently not a fan of Paul’s letter to the Romans about respecting authorities, ignored the orders and continued to let migrants be shredded in the river.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Local business owners, too, are anticipating the need to advocate for themselves in the coming years.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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But media buyers and ad sales executives had been quietly anticipating the move, which could cause a significant pullback in pharma ad dollars.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The judges seemed mindful that timing is of the essence and hinted a ruling might come sooner rather than later.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bone up on unit pricing and be mindful of the mode of pricing—whether the item is based on weight (per pound) or by quantity or count.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Well, a new Netflix documentary about Charlie Sheen brings that up, as well as all his other infamous shenanigans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nepal’s current bout of political unrest started in early September, when a group of young Nepalis, fed up with seeing politicians’ children posting about their designer handbags and luxury travel while most people struggle to make ends meet, organized a peaceful protest.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Most of all, the United States must create the capacity for advanced recycling that is seeing investments happen mostly overseas.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Regarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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