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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The law regards grocery stores in Arizona as food establishments, subject to health inspections, and the county cited 20 of them with the most serious violations in October.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At 43, Vaccarello regards himself—proudly—as a designer of the old school.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
That was a great new whiskey, but Woodford Reserve’s version, while different in may regards, is also quite good.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
One of Russia's justifications for launching its war against Ukraine was to thwart Kyiv's ambitions to join NATO, which Moscow regards as a serious threat to its national security.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The weaknesses The big question in Carolina always regards the team’s high-end talent and until proven otherwise, that remains this team’s largest character flaw.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The interview covered a wide range of topics – how Hamas now regards October 7, the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza, the state of ceasefire negotiations and the future of a post-war Gaza.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political enemies.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
This rule would also change the way the EPA considers risk to workers in regards to toxic chemicals.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that their legendary predecessors have gained high regards in their own right, these younger kin are blazing their own trails.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
An Amazon spokesman told the Daily News that the documents being referenced don’t tell the whole story with regards to its overall personnel plan.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The only opinion that really matters in regards to me being a father is that of my wife and my kids.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The law regards grocery stores in Arizona as food establishments, subject to health inspections, and the county cited 20 of them with the most serious violations in October.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At 43, Vaccarello regards himself—proudly—as a designer of the old school.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
That was a great new whiskey, but Woodford Reserve’s version, while different in may regards, is also quite good.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
One of Russia's justifications for launching its war against Ukraine was to thwart Kyiv's ambitions to join NATO, which Moscow regards as a serious threat to its national security.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The weaknesses The big question in Carolina always regards the team’s high-end talent and until proven otherwise, that remains this team’s largest character flaw.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The interview covered a wide range of topics – how Hamas now regards October 7, the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza, the state of ceasefire negotiations and the future of a post-war Gaza.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
The criminal case is likely to deepen concerns that the Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi is being weaponized in pursuit of investigations and now prosecutions of public figures the president regards as his political enemies.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Taiwan, likely owing to its precarious geopolitical position, was especially active in these regards.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
This rule would also change the way the EPA considers risk to workers in regards to toxic chemicals.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Now that their legendary predecessors have gained high regards in their own right, these younger kin are blazing their own trails.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
An Amazon spokesman told the Daily News that the documents being referenced don’t tell the whole story with regards to its overall personnel plan.
—Brian Niemietz, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The only opinion that really matters in regards to me being a father is that of my wife and my kids.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
In many regards, the evenings feel like a comfortable jam session with friends.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
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Joe notices the signs while filming the audience with his camera.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of the run, fighting physical exhaustion and psychological trauma, Eve notices she is being pursued by an unknown runner in white who is closing in on her.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The film follows Lucy, a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker who finds herself in a love triangle with one of her clients, an investment banker (Pascal), and her ex (Evans), a scrappy, struggling actor.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Design that follows behavior and respects attention may build loyalty over time.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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As a train barrels toward her near the final moments of the video, Perry spots a daisy on the tracks — seemingly a nod to her daughter — and dodges disaster.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Rene Lima, a grower in Chicago who is set to inaugurate a cannabis education platform for Spanish-speaking seniors, spots a clear and promising pathway for DEI.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Leonidas Anagnostou, general manager of Sandblu Resort in Santorini, Greece, notes that families often overlook using the concierge for children's needs.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are also egos to consider, notes one sales exec, who claims agencies are now reluctant for projects featuring their bigger names to launch without some money committed to paper beforehand.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The announcement from Thailand also calls into question the already tentative release of 18 Cambodian prisoners of war, who were scheduled to be handed over under the terms of the declaration.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Lindsey Hopkins — which everyone calls Lindsey — opened in 1941 as a school to train veterans returning from fighting in the second world war.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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It was initiated by the War Department, under Secretary Henry Stimson and the army’s Chief of Staff George Marshall, both of whom Hegseth admires.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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