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
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
Taken together, these videos offer a snapshot of a population that regards their olfactory existence with near-cosmic horror.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Both sides accuse each other of provocations and trespassing in incidents featuring use of water cannon, boat-ramming and maneuvers by China’s Coast Guard that the Philippines regards as dangerously close, as well as jets shadowing Philippine aircraft there.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Therefore, Xpeng regards massive computing capability as the foundation for higher levels of autonomous driving, including future L3 and even L4 functions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Pascoal, who resembles a cross between a Latino Santa Claus and Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia, regards his talent as a gift from God.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Olympic silver medallist Muir waived her anonymity with regards to the case on Tuesday, while the other five athletes remain anonymous.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Perhaps an area where there is a less robust system in place is with regards to supporting seniors need to socialize.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The move is likely to deepen concerns that the department — already investigating other public figures Trump regards as foes — is being weaponized by a White House seeking to have its prosecutorial powers used for purposes of retribution.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
In regards to international rights, Sky owns the rights until 2029, which makes an entirely global deal impossible at the moment.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The movie, which is under wraps in regards to its concept and direction, is timed to open on October 3, the same day as Swift’s album.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Taken together, these videos offer a snapshot of a population that regards their olfactory existence with near-cosmic horror.
—Franklin Schneider, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Both sides accuse each other of provocations and trespassing in incidents featuring use of water cannon, boat-ramming and maneuvers by China’s Coast Guard that the Philippines regards as dangerously close, as well as jets shadowing Philippine aircraft there.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Therefore, Xpeng regards massive computing capability as the foundation for higher levels of autonomous driving, including future L3 and even L4 functions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Pascoal, who resembles a cross between a Latino Santa Claus and Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia, regards his talent as a gift from God.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2025
Collier's statement made huge waves among WNBA fans, with her claims about what Engelbert said in regards to Clark leading to most of the uproar.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Olympic silver medallist Muir waived her anonymity with regards to the case on Tuesday, while the other five athletes remain anonymous.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Perhaps an area where there is a less robust system in place is with regards to supporting seniors need to socialize.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
The move is likely to deepen concerns that the department — already investigating other public figures Trump regards as foes — is being weaponized by a White House seeking to have its prosecutorial powers used for purposes of retribution.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
In regards to international rights, Sky owns the rights until 2029, which makes an entirely global deal impossible at the moment.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The movie, which is under wraps in regards to its concept and direction, is timed to open on October 3, the same day as Swift’s album.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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As Arthur is delivering his speech to the crowd, with all of his siblings on stage, Rafferty notices that Ellen is in attendance.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The MagellanTV takeover follows Blue Ant listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange in August through a reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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The process also follows Evers' preference for the commission to review the data before deciding what road work should be prioritized.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the deadline approaches and ALDOT considers its next move, Shiloh residents say their homes continue to flood.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately for Helsley, his Mets tenure will be on replay in the head of every general manager who even considers giving him an offer.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Love that respects the balance between intimacy and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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All the while, Cook spots a cutback lane to the interior, gives a couple of setup steps and zooms up the field for another big gain.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then, one of the Cochise County Sheriff’s deputies spots a suspect’s gray sedan parked outside a nearby ATM.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Brain Aneurysm Foundation notes that one in fifty people harbors an aneurysm, which can produce migraine-like symptoms.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Fall weekends are particularly busy, notes the official state website, so travelers should plan on delays, traffic, and even capacity closures.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Their party gets spoiled when a CCTV camera operator calls to inform the police.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Thunder, who everyone admires?—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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