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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
In some regards, the tide may finally be turning against Big Tech.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 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
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
With regards to international affairs, there are multiple more pressing issues, including wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
In some regards, the tide may finally be turning against Big Tech.
—Olivier Sylvain, Fortune, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
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Just to make things even messier and more over-plotted, Sylvie notices a light on for five days straight in an upper-floor apartment, reporting to the cops her concern that the old man who lives there might have died.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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If the bear is sitting at a distance, feeding or walking by and notices you but continues its natural behavior, do not take any action.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Baker’s Stanford is a strong candidate, and his book follows in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker, but with more pimples and less eye contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Nadal follows the likes of Naomi Osaka, Carlos Alcaraz, Roger Federer and Serena Williams in documenting his career and its end, but he is not listed as a producer on the series.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
21 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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Beyond their fun times together, Shiffrin also respects Malinin, who also won a gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, as an athlete.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
18 May 2026
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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The brands that win are the ones where the audience spots the tension first.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The uncanny vision is made even eerier when Hoop spots her late mother dragging her five children through the human tide.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
19 May 2026
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Lauren McCormick of Squaremouth notes that many people only consider travel insurance for flights or cruises.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The recovery in achievement rates in the highest poverty districts, the report notes, seems to largely be due to federal relief funds given to state and local governments that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
16 May 2026
Verb
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This has sparked criticism from the opposition who say that calls for sacrifice now do little to address India’s deeper economic vulnerabilities.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 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 23 May. 2026.
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