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as in regarding
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to
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as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
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Recent Examples of on
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sterling Sharpe stood on the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Helms made an appearance on the most recent episode of Wilson's podcast Soul Boom.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Preposition
Smoke is now streaming on Apple TV+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Sterling Sharpe stood on the podium a few feet from his bronze bust, took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Fame brother.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
Helms made an appearance on the most recent episode of Wilson's podcast Soul Boom.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
Preposition
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Her recent work has focused on Russia's war against Ukraine, with an emphasis on life in the occupied territories.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s starters against D.C. were goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo, Marcelo Weigandt, Lujan, Ryan Sailor, Noah Allen, David Ruiz, Toto Aviles, Benja Cremaschi, Segovia, Fafa and Allende.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Several videos on TikTok and other platforms posted the week of Aug. 18 say the program that helps low-income families with rent is changing and could include a two-year cap moving forward.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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In 2017, under a GOP majority, the policy was changed so that circuit court nominees no longer require two positive blue slips to move forward.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
Preposition
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The University of Miami on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought upon by the University of Wisconsin and its name, image and likeness collective two months ago that alleged UM had tampered with one of its former players.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
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But when they’re separated during a trip to Scotland by a bizarre twist of fate, each must call upon every ounce of strength and courage to find their way back together again.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The book bounces back and forth between the two players, and Nathan doesn’t play favorites.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Many of the clips have gone viral, with one showing Luna running back and forth to the fence generating over 914,600 views and 120,100 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The concepts are complex, but the high schoolers are following along.—
Lee V. Gaines,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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Lastly, the amount of young talent that has been wasted and moved along without any opportunity to prove themselves.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the system has previously suffered delays to getting back on track, MIA’s Chin now says the fourth station will open and Skytrain will be fully operational by mid-September 2025.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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To minimize operational risk, support data privacy standards and conform with residency regulations, agent access should also be restricted only to those data sets and systems needed to execute its specific task, which can prevent unauthorized or irreversible changes without oversight.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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