Thesaurus results for AS FOR

as for

preposition

Definition of as for

as in regarding

having to do with as for the others, let them get their own dinner

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Recent Examples of as for And as for the snake’s famous name, Ruane thought back to that magazine article. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 Wareheim’s signature style has found him in demand as a director for music videos (Charli XCX, Major Lazer) as well as for commercials (Duracell batteries, Little Caesars pizzas). — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Dyangani Ose, who is currently the artistic director of the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, is known for championing artists from Africa and its diaspora, as well as for her artistic vision and collaborative leadership style. — News Desk, Artforum, 12 Aug. 2026 Essentially, that means the member and the company are considered the same tax-paying entity, and tax is applied the same as for a Sole Proprietorship. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as for

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Preposition

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
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Definition of regarding

Preposition

Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of about

Preposition

The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of on

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Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of of

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There are different theories as to why this happens, but in addressing the here and now, Golden Tempo came into the Travers as the post-time favorite and with good reason.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Maui went so far as to ban short-term rentals after the Lahaina Fire in 2023 to ease the pressure on the housing market.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of as to

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There’s a New Sound From The AirPods While there’s little information to go on as regards updates and new features, Apple has released firmware updates for its premium ticket AirPods.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Part of what fascinates and frustrates as regards Ginsberg is that for all of those thick anthologies, propriety forces me to concede that many of the poems simply aren’t that good.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

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