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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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2
1
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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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
Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Hegseth shared details about action against Houthi targets in Yemen in a Signal chat with top White House officials that accidentally included a journalist.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
All four crash victims were from Menominee, Wisconsin, about 45 miles northwest of Green Bay, according to the State Police.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Harris Beach State Park, Oregon Beaches in the Pacific Northwest are less about idyllic lulls in the sand and instead emphasize the dramatic landscapes that make the region so well-loved by nature enthusiasts.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
In March, Hegseth shared details about action against Houthi targets in Yemen in a Signal chat with top White House officials that accidentally included a journalist.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Officers were able to squeeze the animal’s head free from the grate after about 20 minutes, police said.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
All four crash victims were from Menominee, Wisconsin, about 45 miles northwest of Green Bay, according to the State Police.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
They got remarried then divorced again as Get Lifted was about to come out.
—Marcus J. Moore, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Trump announced that the US and Iran were about to begin talks on the potential for a new nuclear agreement.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 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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Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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No one’s drafting legal paperwork just yet, but all the comment sections, podcast clips, and late-night talks between friends around it suggest the conversation is shifting.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Just not as many miles on the body throughout the year.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both are needed throughout your birthing experience.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Suddenly, the scoreboard told a different story — and Charlotte never gave the lead back.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2025
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Johan Rojas, who hit 3 for 5 out of the nine-hole, was effective at turning the lineup back over to Bryson Stott (3 for 5, three RBI) and Trea Turner (4 for 5, two RBI), who combined for seven hits and five RBI.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Located on the corner of Via della Spiga and Via Manzoni, a few steps away from the Emporio Armani store and the Armani Hotel, the almost 4,900-square-foot boutique is housed inside a 19th-century Art Nouveau building under the purview of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Müller’s central argument has been that populism should primarily be defined as a movement in which a leader claims to represent a silenced or forgotten—and almost always exclusionary—majority.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company has approximately 46 properties surrounding the campus, according to its website, with rents ranging from $1,600 for a one bedroom apartment to $8,400 for a six bedroom single family home.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Application-centricity is everywhere, at every level.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During her ensuing search, Hazel encounters the ghosts of slaves and the downtrodden everywhere.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pope Francis was said to be alert and aware throughout the health episodes and occasionally posted messages on X, acknowledging the good wishes sent his way.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Health professionals were aware of it, but no one from the public opinion, no one.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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