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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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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 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
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
His office was spare and no nonsense, with a poster from OSHA about the importance of keeping farmworkers hydrated.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
News reports last week established that at least 31 sloths have died since late 2024 in a converted warehouse about a mile from the actual Sloth World location.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The third round is about to get underway.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
After losing in straight sets to Rishvanth Krishna from Irvine University in last year’s final, Huarte was not about to squander his second chance.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
His office was spare and no nonsense, with a poster from OSHA about the importance of keeping farmworkers hydrated.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
After losing 15 free agents, the Ravens really could use depth at just about every position, and a running back and punter feel like Day 3 pursuits.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
News reports last week established that at least 31 sloths have died since late 2024 in a converted warehouse about a mile from the actual Sloth World location.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For any Kentucky Derby spectator at Churchill Downs or at home, the brassy Call to the Post is instantly recognizable—a goosebump-inducing trill that the race is about to begin.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The third round is about to get underway.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Set one clear boundary around your time today and follow it so your work stays consistent and controlled.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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The 73-year-old Weinstein kept his eyes trained on Mann throughout her Tuesday testimony, intermittently whispering to his attorney, Teny Geragos.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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New surprise gifts will debut throughout the year, giving kids something new to look forward to with every visit.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Wagner already missed 48 games during the regular season while working his way back from injury, and the caution surrounding his current calf strain is understandable given the risk associated with rushing that type of issue.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ryan shot back, quoting a soldier from the CBS report, that telling the truth is important.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 4 miles west of Cobb and occurred at a depth of 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Out of the 10% to 15% of couples worldwide who experience infertility, male factors cause or contribute to approximately 45% of those cases, data shows.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Cost increases are everywhere, Souza said in his budget message last month.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The grocery industry will lobby hard to add the same loopholes everywhere.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hitters, no doubt instructed by their teams and aware of this new shift, have been taking more pitches.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure enough, Perez came to douse Witt, who also was aware of the postgame tradition.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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