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
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 suggestion that talks had been held with regards a possible change of manager came as a surprise to the hierarchy.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 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
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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 May 2026
That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Just decisions, in regards to staying available for film and television.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Will Trent has never shied away from going to dark places, but season 4 has been particularly heavy in regards to Will's mental state.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The lack of transparency with regards to Idol’s social voting mechanism has led some to question the validity of the weekly elimination results.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Verb
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 suggestion that talks had been held with regards a possible change of manager came as a surprise to the hierarchy.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 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
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
Noun
Oddly, or not, 2025 is the year that appears to contain many of the payouts by the estate in regards to the Michael movie and costly reshoots.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 May 2026
That gives me significant working knowledge and expertise with regards to public finance and most governmental operations and budgets.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Just decisions, in regards to staying available for film and television.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Will Trent has never shied away from going to dark places, but season 4 has been particularly heavy in regards to Will's mental state.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
His representatives haven’t responded to a request for comment with regards to his charades skills.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
The lack of transparency with regards to Idol’s social voting mechanism has led some to question the validity of the weekly elimination results.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
Verb
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But Tova notices that Marcellus has left something behind, the ring.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The tracker, which reflects information listed in the filings themselves, shows the latest mass layoff notices companies in the United States reported to state governments.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The topical, darkly funny, whip-smart series from Eric Kripke follows a band of vigilante misfits who fight to expose the all-powerful, corrupt conglomerate Vought International and its stable of villainous superheroes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The film follows the relationship between a strong-willed older sister and a younger brother who, starved of affection amid a difficult family dynamic, slides toward delinquency.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Lehmann considers the contested history of Anne Boleyn, the outlandish accusations against her, and the ways in which her image has been erased and changed over time.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Israel considers all of Jerusalem to be its eternal, undivided capital.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Dungo’s graphic novel blends this youthful love story with the history of surfing, something Kristen deeply respects, worshipping at the altar of history’s famous surfers in an almost existential fashion.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Lawrence had written an article about Vadim, and Vadim, who respects Lawrence as a scholar, now wants to tell him his life story.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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What begins as a small con deepens when the painter’s shrewd agent (Gilles Lellouche) spots an opportunity, encouraging Suzanne to continue the deception as a way to revive his client’s creativity — and bankroll them both.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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His company runs a network of after school learning centers where an adaptive AI tutoring system spots those cracks and customizes lessons in real time based on how each student responds.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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Thomas Goodman, a politics and law professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, notes that the new congressional districts may lead to greater friction over who receives attention — and funding — from lawmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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If Billy, who wears a turban and caftan in a few scenes, calls to mind Norma Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, Schoenbrun directly assures you that that is not an accident.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Ford, 5-day Options in Ford skewed heavily bullish, with more than five times as many calls trading as puts and more than twice as many calls bought as sold.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Grier, too, admires Reid, who had six points in 10 OHL playoff games.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 May 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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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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