1
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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2
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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4
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
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Speaking before the proceedings, Committee Chair James Comer said Bondi would be the 13th interview the committee has conducted regarding Epstein and that six more are planned.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 29 May 2026
Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Similarly, a project may seem successful with regards to its metrics but add little or nothing to the organization as long as the metrics are broad and inclusive of chance events.
—Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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The Pope had written about artificial intelligence, a field that, just a couple of decades ago, was widely regarded as moribund.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Speaking before the proceedings, Committee Chair James Comer said Bondi would be the 13th interview the committee has conducted regarding Epstein and that six more are planned.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 29 May 2026
Noun
On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.
—Robyn Merrett, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Similarly, a project may seem successful with regards to its metrics but add little or nothing to the organization as long as the metrics are broad and inclusive of chance events.
—Terdawn Deboe, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regard
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The ability to notice emotional shifts in others is a key part of developing empathy, one of the highest forms of emotional intelligence.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Fans also noticed that the show didn’t tag any of its contestants’ Instagram handles in this year’s announcement and that comments are already restricted on the Islanders’ personal pages, leading to speculation that the show has put new social media safeguards in place to alleviate harassment.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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During a September 2025 interview with the Taco Policy podcast, Talarico noted that his usual go-to taco order is actually a bacon and egg taco on a flour tortilla – another common combination for breakfast taco connoisseurs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Igwe pointed to DoorDash’s growing grocery and retail use cases, noting that the World Cup campaign highlights more than meals.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The group considers how skilled members of Congress are at moving their agenda items forward.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Both are signed through 2027 and are eager to grow together after respecting each other from afar.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Also, respect the co-parenting balance.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was hotly anticipated, despite—or because of—its strangeness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The Washington Examiner also contacted Democrats, elected or otherwise, who are anticipated to run for their party’s 2028 presidential nomination, including Govs.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Probably a mixture of disgust for the resource mining and admiration for the use of collective action.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Dutch lawmakers had urged the government to bar the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, citing his past remarks and expressions of admiration for Nazism and Adolf Hitler.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits walked alongside human models at a fashion show in Seoul this week, offering a glimpse into how South Korea’s technology industry imagines a future where robots are not just tools, but participants in everyday cultural life.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Alonzo Alvarez has showcased glimpses of his talents throughout his freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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What’s really nice about that is being able, over the whole course of the series, to build toward that with references.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Baxfendy and Veppanu aren’t yet available in other wealthy countries that are used as comparisons for reference pricing.—
John Wilkerson,
STAT,
28 May 2026
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“Regard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regard. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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