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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting
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as in to consider
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 to respect
to think very highly or favorably of
an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers
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as in to anticipate
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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as in respect
a feeling of great approval and liking
I have a deep regard for humanitarian aid workers who risk everything to help the poor
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as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly
flashed the young man an imperial regard that clearly indicated such behavior was out of line
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as in greetings
regards plural
best wishes
give your parents my regards
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as in gaze
a fixed intent look
fixed the same magisterial regard on all the miscreants who appeared before her in court
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as in look
archaic
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
Lord Warwick's noble regard and gallant demeanor set the innocent maid's heart aflutter
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Recent Examples of regard
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Once ensnared in the quest for a 240Z, buyers will learn that examples made up through 1971 are regarded as the most desirable, as EPA and DOT regulations began to rear their ugly head by 1972.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Alan Feuer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
According to Budden, the judge presiding over his case ruled that his actions, as seen on the Ring camera footage provided by the plaintiff weren’t in violation of the letter of the law in regard to stalking or lewdness.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Herbert is widely regarded among the NFL’s most talented quarterbacks, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020 and earning a Pro Bowl spot in 2021.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Once ensnared in the quest for a 240Z, buyers will learn that examples made up through 1971 are regarded as the most desirable, as EPA and DOT regulations began to rear their ugly head by 1972.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
That was because, even though Mr. Trump’s role in the matter has ended, the case is still active with regard to his two co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, and any new revelations about it could harm their efforts to defend themselves.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
According to Budden, the judge presiding over his case ruled that his actions, as seen on the Ring camera footage provided by the plaintiff weren’t in violation of the letter of the law in regard to stalking or lewdness.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Andy Murray Retired Tennis star Andy Murray has also claimed to have noticed an uptick of posts from Musk appearing on his X feed.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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That latter trend has made Japan much more affordable for those coming from across the globe, with the currency hitting a 37-year low just last week, Bloomberg noted.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, Wendy's noted that the rapid democratization of AI technologies is making change management easier, as employees are already familiar with using AI in their personal lives, setting the expectation for it in the workplace as well.Maribel Lopez, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Given the long-term uncertainty regarding Embiid’s health, the Sixers should not consider trading one of their distant first-round picks (2029 or 2031) at this year’s deadline.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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For young patients, doctors often consider more common issues like vision problems or posture, missing underlying conditions like Chiari malformation.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Thank you for respecting these simple car etiquette rules.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Amazon’s ad service highlights the need to reexamine how consent is obtained, understood, and respected in retail media.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Meteorologists anticipate strong Santa Ana winds to persist for another week, elevating the risk of more wildfires and the rapid growth of active blazes.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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At that point, analysts anticipate that the fund would only be enough to pay roughly 80 percent of what beneficiaries are owed.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Social media users echoed her admiration for the gown.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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This means people in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be able to catch a glimpse of the planet parade on a clear night.Athena Sobhan, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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For reference, commercial airplanes are allowed to have 1,000 feet of stack between them when flying below 29,000 feet, and must have 2,000 feet of stack between them when above 29,000 feet.Kristin Jenny, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
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The main text is organized alphabetically with an appendix in back offering references by creature type and Challenge Rating.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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