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present tense third-person singular of regard
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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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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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regards

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noun

plural of regard

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Recent Examples of regards
Verb
Instead, the letter emphasizes what the league regards as an insufficient application for entry. 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
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators. Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026 But while Lake County has become a suburban bastion for the LGBTQ+ community, according to some, that broad support is still relatively new in many regards, community members said. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 As Arsenal’s first pre-season match will be played on August 1, away at Spanish second-division side Girona, and with Andrea Berta known to spin multiple plates at once in regards to transfer targets, which potential recruits take priority after Jeremy Monga will be interesting. Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 June 2026 No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
Verb
  • Your analytical eye notices small details that make a big impression, while your modest warmth invites genuine connection without forcing it.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • When no one owns that decision, certification decays quietly, and the signal stops being reliable long before anyone notices.
    Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • But Silverman pledged that at least 30% of the new housing would be preserved for at least 40 years at rental rates the state considers affordable.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
  • The former Cathedral High School building in Uptown, which the city considers to be neglected and derelict, has a new owner.
    Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
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  • This is what ensures everyone in the system understands and respects the process.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Plus, a gently lower-proof drink respects the mid-day refreshingness of the use-case.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • OpenAI anticipates the rollout to happen as early as this week, following additional testing and meetings between the company and government officials, according to the report late Tuesday.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • TrendForce anticipates an additional increase of 58% to 63% in the second quarter.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.
    Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The venue that emphasized cocktails was run by Pearl Street Hospitality, the group behind Denver spots Hudson Hill, Lady Jane and The Wild.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • As TechCrunch notes, the update is now rolling out following an email to customers last month.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • Coverage of vibration plates notes that scientific evidence often lags behind search interest, a pattern where enthusiasm outpaces published research.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • If travel, study, or a larger goal calls, align the timing and budget before moving forward.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Those grants, up to $600,000 and awarded on a competitive basis, will be doled out through what a budget trailer bill calls the Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Program.
    Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 July 2026

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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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