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as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
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as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
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as in back
toward the opposite direction
turned about and saw the dog following him
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
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4
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
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as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
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as in aware
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Recent Examples of about
CBS News, 8 Feb. 2025
The problems with an America First food system wouldn’t just be about cost.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025
William Harwood, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Rubio said the Trump administration has signed about $40 million in waivers in order for the mission to continue.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
North Texas coffee lovers are about to get a new go-to spot for their caffeine fix.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Roswell is located about 25 miles north of Atlanta.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2025
The problems with an America First food system wouldn’t just be about cost.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Standard practice is for NASA to launch a replacement crew about a week before the outgoing crew's departure for an orderly handover.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2025
Rubio said the Trump administration has signed about $40 million in waivers in order for the mission to continue.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Vanessa Kirby is about to be a thing (and the Thing rules).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
North Texas coffee lovers are about to get a new go-to spot for their caffeine fix.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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The crew used machines to ice up the trees and place snow on the ground for the actors walk on, with around 70% of the snow in the final cut having to be CGI.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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The private nook is tucked up some stairs and around the corner from the main Lilette dining room, and has its own private bathroom.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Stam, now 52, was indeed characterized by brute force throughout his career.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Even with the changes both teams have endured throughout the regular season, the Panthers and Indians are two of the Fort Worth area’s premier programs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Following the second sighting, the seal was taken to the Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Clinic, which treats sick or injured marine wildlife and prepares them to be released back into the water.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In June 2023, Pope Francis was admitted back to the Gemelli University Hospital for abdominal surgery, according to Vatican News.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Recent information from the Energy Information Administration shows that transportation accounts for almost 40 percent of U.S. CO2 output.—
PATRICK CASEY, DEBRA FISER, WHIT HALL and GARY WHEELER Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Alcaraz, a deadline-day addition, showed some nice touches in a deeper role too, but slipped late on as Bournemouth almost netted a third.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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As such, approximately 32 million are expected to travel to the Vatican this year as part of a pilgrimage in honor of jubilee.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The last to cross the block was a black 1989 example, chassis No. 10, with approximately 32,300 miles on it.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Their defense is fast everywhere, and Vic Fangio probably is the best defensive coordinator there is.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Challenge yourself to reach out to your legislators and ask them to uphold the value of diversity and encourage equity and inclusion everywhere.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Steve Downing, the general manager for Telemundo Kansas City, said in an email on Friday that the station was aware that an arrest had been made in connection with Mr. Manzano’s death.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Liberty Police Department was aware of the ICE operation by late Friday afternoon, but department spokesperson Capt. Matt Kellogg was unable to confirm whether the federal agency had notified the local agency before or after the raid.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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