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
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
She also was questioned in regards to the death of a man who was left outside a Los Angeles hospital.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
While both actors acknowledge the intense pressure children and their parents feel in regards to tech, giving an 8-year-old a powerful device such as the Lilypad featured in the film might not be the way to go.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Local, state and federal investigators have released few clues about her disappearance with regards to suspects or a motive.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Which song was the quintessential time warp in regards to Stewart’s sound Wednesday?
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
11 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
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.
—
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
She also was questioned in regards to the death of a man who was left outside a Los Angeles hospital.
—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
While both actors acknowledge the intense pressure children and their parents feel in regards to tech, giving an 8-year-old a powerful device such as the Lilypad featured in the film might not be the way to go.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Local, state and federal investigators have released few clues about her disappearance with regards to suspects or a motive.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Which song was the quintessential time warp in regards to Stewart’s sound Wednesday?
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
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At first, the change is imperceptible but Nick notices that his sleepy village seems more vibrant, more populated with people.
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The fantasy, in other words, is a man who notices what needs to be done and does it.
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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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Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
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The book considers Tobar’s own experiences and delves into topics including immigration, colonialism, and how Latino people are portrayed in popular culture.
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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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One in four facial plastic surgeons now anticipates GLP-1s will continue driving demand for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments.
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Siegel anticipates that the area will see a significant increase in residents within the next three to four years, with the project expected to reach substantial completion within five years.
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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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The company further notes that by using an existing licensed facility for production, the project contributes to ongoing efforts to reestablish parts of the domestic nuclear industrial base for long-term energy and mission-critical applications.
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The report notes that road conditions were dry at the time of the rollover, which happened in Dakota County.
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Traffic is expected to be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and closed streets around Penn Station for fans going to MetLife Stadium, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium.
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The Mayo Clinic’s current position, updated September 2024, calls infrared benefits preliminary.
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