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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee’s main offseason concern regards the future of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-season NBA career with the Bucks.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Quite the opposite, Beijing regards American entanglements in the Middle East over the past decades—including the now metastasizing crisis in Iran—as a cautionary tale.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Roblox, the online gaming company popular with young children, reached a settlement with the state of Nevada in regards to child safety, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced in a press conference Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The world must never again be caught with its pants down in regards to the prevention, detection, and rapid treatment of pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
But in regards to these specific collections, there’s little history to go off.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
In regards to playing or not, that’s going to be up to the performance of the team.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Far too often this season, the six-time All-Star who regards himself as the best shooting big man in NBA history has become an afterthought in a Knicks offense that’s run largely through Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee’s main offseason concern regards the future of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire 13-season NBA career with the Bucks.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Their ideology promotes Jewish supremacy over the entirety of historic Palestine, including the West Bank, and regards territorial compromise with Palestinians as both a political and theological impossibility.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Another question consumers seem to have regards Earle's mandelic acid serum, Go Deep.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Apr. 2026
Quite the opposite, Beijing regards American entanglements in the Middle East over the past decades—including the now metastasizing crisis in Iran—as a cautionary tale.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
The State's Attorney's Office argued the McDonald case was a completely different situation than what the coalition wants investigated in regards to Operation Midway Blitz.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Roblox, the online gaming company popular with young children, reached a settlement with the state of Nevada in regards to child safety, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced in a press conference Wednesday.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The world must never again be caught with its pants down in regards to the prevention, detection, and rapid treatment of pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
But in regards to these specific collections, there’s little history to go off.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
In regards to playing or not, that’s going to be up to the performance of the team.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
Verb
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale follows improvements already made among the competition, such as Aston Martin’s 717 hp DBX S and Bentley’s latest Bentayga Speed—the latter now capable of drifting.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The analysis ranks each of the city’s 37 library branches and 56 recreation centers based on what the report considers its importance to the nearby community and uses those rankings to provide the City Council with possible scenarios.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The report also considers which shades best complement the drapey, lightweight fabrications gaining traction in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Surely, every candidate out there respects Donovan, a Hall of Famer.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This exercise is intended to not only show where the Rangers have players in place for 2026-27, and which spots those players are likely to occupy, but also to highlight the most glaring holes.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The two have starred in a number of commercials — including the 2025 and 2026 Super Bowl spots — for the beer brand, putting their hilarious dynamic on display.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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In IconArrows pointing outwards Barron’s notes the last time Walmart had a bigger market cap than Berkshire was in April 2013.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There’s a great exchange between Bishop and Kidd in the first episode, in which Bishop calls Kidd out on counting cards and says something about luck.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tucked away in the more than 500 pages of city budget expenditures, the mayor calls for creating a new revenue stream by allowing people who own a second home to rent it out on a short-term basis, something that is currently prohibited.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ellis admires the passion and win-first mentality Nico Iamaleava brings to his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite his success, Xander remains grounded — a quality that his mom admires.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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