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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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
Last year the Sky relied on one player, Marina Mabrey, for the bulk of their 3-point shooting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The Supreme Court asked lawyers in the case to focus on the dispute about the Supremacy Clause.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump vowed on the campaign trail to bring back workplace raids, after the Biden administration had largely put a stop to such enforcement tactics.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Variety understands there has been little movement on the project since then.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
Last year the Sky relied on one player, Marina Mabrey, for the bulk of their 3-point shooting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
The Supreme Court asked lawyers in the case to focus on the dispute about the Supremacy Clause.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump vowed on the campaign trail to bring back workplace raids, after the Biden administration had largely put a stop to such enforcement tactics.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
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 idea that some individuals may seek to block others from participating in international festivals goes against the principles of artistic freedom — and even against basic human rights.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Disparate impact has been key to several major sports controversies, including litigation against the NCAA over academic rules that limit eligibility.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 May 2025
Adverb
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Chen, drawing on her background in gymnastics and athletic training, emphasizes a critical educational gap: most people move only in one plane—forward.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The government did not put forward any witnesses to provide testimony.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Preposition
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There is so much depth to call upon from both teams.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Plot details are currently under wraps, but with just three episodes left in season two, there's sure to be plenty to feast upon as the stakes climb higher and higher.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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Yet as the president unveiled his plan for tariffs and has gone back and forth on trade policy, Wall Street has been shaken by historic levels of uncertainty and volatility.—
Matt Stiles,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Durant estimates the two went back and forth for nearly an hour until finally Popovich relented.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adverb
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Each question begets another, sweeping Macfarlane, his companions and now his readers along on that tide of thought.—
Valorie Castellanos Clark,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Time Keeps Ticking Along Another consideration is that time continues to flow along in a post-AGI era.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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By integrating generative AI, Klarna aims to reduce operational costs while scaling its services, with reports suggesting that AI now handles a significant portion of its customer interactions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The recently operational Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) further enhances accessibility to South Mumbai.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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“On.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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