1
as in notices
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 follows
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 considers
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 respects
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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5
as in factors (in or into)
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 congratulations
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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Recent Examples of regards
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Mentor126 regards this as a useful lens for adaptive learning design, where AI may adjust difficulty, format, content, and pacing to help learners find their ‘flow,’ the productive learning zones during work tasks.
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Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Estevao regards himself as much a No 10 as a winger, and perhaps Pedro Neto could be effective more centrally, but Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens look less suitable for such a transition.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
In other words, Sheep in the Box regards AI creations as just more things for society to fail, even if the Komotos do their best to be kind.
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Vulture,
17 May 2026
From new recruits to grizzled vets, every character in this film regards Maverick as both a relic and a god (sometimes in the same breath).
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Ilyich perceives that his family regards his suffering only as an inconvenience to them.
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Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
The one substantiated allegation regards office culture and is not related to any of the more serious accusations of fiscal mismanagement.
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Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
26 June 2026
But while Lake County has become a suburban bastion for the LGBTQ+ community, according to some, that broad support is still relatively new in many regards, community members said.
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Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
As Arsenal’s first pre-season match will be played on August 1, away at Spanish second-division side Girona, and with Andrea Berta known to spin multiple plates at once in regards to transfer targets, which potential recruits take priority after Jeremy Monga will be interesting.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
With regards to trust, a camera may misread an object, a vision model may describe a metal cart as a medical cart or a robot may see only part of a room.
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Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In most regards, Sunday’s top of the ninth inning was about as normal a save as possible for the Miami Marlins.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
With regards to the baseball cards, Smith has pled guilty to one count of retail theft, downgraded from a felony to a summary offense, and has paid a $201 fine.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
Instead, the letter emphasizes what the league regards as an insufficient application for entry.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Mentor126 regards this as a useful lens for adaptive learning design, where AI may adjust difficulty, format, content, and pacing to help learners find their ‘flow,’ the productive learning zones during work tasks.
—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Estevao regards himself as much a No 10 as a winger, and perhaps Pedro Neto could be effective more centrally, but Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens look less suitable for such a transition.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
In other words, Sheep in the Box regards AI creations as just more things for society to fail, even if the Komotos do their best to be kind.
—
Vulture,
17 May 2026
From new recruits to grizzled vets, every character in this film regards Maverick as both a relic and a god (sometimes in the same breath).
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Ilyich perceives that his family regards his suffering only as an inconvenience to them.
—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
The one substantiated allegation regards office culture and is not related to any of the more serious accusations of fiscal mismanagement.
—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
26 June 2026
But while Lake County has become a suburban bastion for the LGBTQ+ community, according to some, that broad support is still relatively new in many regards, community members said.
—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
As Arsenal’s first pre-season match will be played on August 1, away at Spanish second-division side Girona, and with Andrea Berta known to spin multiple plates at once in regards to transfer targets, which potential recruits take priority after Jeremy Monga will be interesting.
—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
With regards to trust, a camera may misread an object, a vision model may describe a metal cart as a medical cart or a robot may see only part of a room.
—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In most regards, Sunday’s top of the ninth inning was about as normal a save as possible for the Miami Marlins.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
With regards to the baseball cards, Smith has pled guilty to one count of retail theft, downgraded from a felony to a summary offense, and has paid a $201 fine.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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China’s defense ecosystem follows a different set of market dynamics, customer segments, and interoperability frameworks, with exports and production shaped by trajectories that remain distinct from the replenishment and modernization cycle underway across NATO-standard supply chains.
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The Mad Widows follows a group of women who become friends through a bereavement class, only to discover that one of their late husbands might not actually be dead.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
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Propose a fresh time that respects both family rhythms and your community role.
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The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
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For now, GasBuddy anticipates the national average will continue drifting lower this week, though the situation remains anything but predictable.
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The company anticipates reaching $6 million in total revenue across all areas of its business for 2026.
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From the moment that good Doctor Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany) spots the French frigate Acheron while jaunting across the Galapagos to the start of the funeral for the fallen crew of the Surprise is 20 minutes exactly.
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Robot spots faults ANYbotics’ quadruped robot ANYmal is demonstrating how autonomous inspection systems can improve industrial maintenance by combining mobility, sensing, and data analytics in challenging environments.
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Cape Verde is the smallest country to reach the knockout stage, with a population of 525,000, notes ESPN.
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Alzheimer's is now the sixth-leading cause of death in adults 65 and older and the seventh-leading cause of death of American adults, the CDC notes.
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Part of the Splash Jelly Drop collection, Tory Burch’s Mini Romy reworks one of the brand’s signature shapes into a bright aquatic blue that immediately calls to mind swimming pools and cloudless skies.
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If a street preacher shouts their sermon into a bullhorn on a public street, and a nearby business owner calls the police, who is in the right?
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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