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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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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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
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
Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal case in December regarding the management of the brigade, which has experienced high levels of desertion and issues related to staffing and management.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Privacy is a growing concern, especially regarding location tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Heat has had discussions with several teams in recent days regarding a potential Butler trade, according to a league source, but nothing has surfaced enticing enough for Miami to make a deal yet.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In particular, participants were given the opportunity to write their representatives regarding the Women’s Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act of 2020, which was under consideration in Congress at the time of the study.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.
—Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Preposition
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
Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal case in December regarding the management of the brigade, which has experienced high levels of desertion and issues related to staffing and management.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Privacy is a growing concern, especially regarding location tracking.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
The Heat has had discussions with several teams in recent days regarding a potential Butler trade, according to a league source, but nothing has surfaced enticing enough for Miami to make a deal yet.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
In particular, participants were given the opportunity to write their representatives regarding the Women’s Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act of 2020, which was under consideration in Congress at the time of the study.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.
—Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.
—Katie Baron, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarding
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Lightweight forms of polymorphism can also be applied to IoT cybersecurity, rotating communication protocols and encryption keys, enhancing resilience and being mindful of resources simultaneously.—
Carlo Tortora Brayda,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Ball played only 35 games of the regular season despite making an unprecedented return from a two-season absence following a rare knee cartilage transplant.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know In a clip shared to X, formerly Twitter, McIlroy embraces his wife following his victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.—
Lola Méndez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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That means skywatchers around the globe are anticipating a flood of incredible lunar images over the next few days.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But despite that backing, most Americans are wary of the consequences.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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But even those vendors that are likely to still be in the mix remain wary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Preposition
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Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference about the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting areas with high immigrant populations and labor-intensive industries.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Donald Tomkinson was one of the first writers to make a foray into this new world of concrete, sharp lines, and streets in the sky, writing about the project in a 1953 issue of The Town Planning Review.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Regarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regarding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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