Thesaurus results for AS TO

as to

preposition

Definition of as to

as in regarding

having to do with I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem

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Recent Examples of as to In addition, questions remain as to whether Anduril's open-architecture and commercial component approach can reliably support the extreme hit-to-kill precision required for high-speed warhead intercepts. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 While Medicaid does cover the cost of gene therapy for sickle cell disease, questions still remain as to how healthcare providers manage the large upfront costs of treatment as reimbursement remains complex and continues to evolve. — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 For this group, politics and art are so entwined as to be indistinguishable. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 In recent weeks, county officials have announced major investments in programs to help survivors obtain protective orders and access resources, as well as to clear warrants related to violent offenses. — Tanya Babbar, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as to

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

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Definition of regarding

Preposition

Its components must balance dexterity, durability, cost, and ease of maintenance, particularly as the robot moves toward wider industrial use.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Zoledronate might also offer a way to increase the number and activity of these immune cells, while tarlatamab could help direct their attack towards tumors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of toward

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The massive beach continues on for as far as the eye can see, bordered by flowing grassy dunes and massive cliffs hugging its edges.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
The Wildcats have never made it as far as the Sweet 16, losing in the second round in 2017 in their only other tournament trip.

— Mark Heim | [email protected], al, 18 Mar. 2023

Definition of as far as

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Detainees were eventually taken into a tent and questioned by ICE agents about their immigration status.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of about

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Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of on

Preposition

No one knows what the future holds for the former CBS commentator, but as for the noise online in the present, 46-year-old Romo just needs to listen to the 36-year-old version of himself.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Though the names are similar and, in essence, the same word, the shift in spelling and pronunciation represents the nation’s effort to recast — rebrand, even — itself for its own people as much as for the outside world.

— Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of as for

Preposition

But the more productive expansion has to do with character, especially as regards Carrie and her mother, who is not the deranged, abusive religious fanatic of previous versions, but an essentially loving parent frightened of the modern world.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of as regards

Preposition

Bags of mashed potatoes, beans and mac and cheese in the water of a steam holding unit, reheating.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Protesters heard from Terri Pickens, the Democratic candidate for Idaho governor, and Melanie Folwell, the executive director of the organization that put Prop 1 on the ballot.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

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