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Definition of ofnext
1
as in before
earlier than it's ten minutes of two right now

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2
as in regarding
having to do with the librarian read stories of kings and princesses to the youngsters

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Recent Examples of of Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Ito En held the leading share of Japan’s green tea beverage market in 2025 and accounts for about 25% of crude tea transaction volumes in the country, according to the company. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Johnson looked to Tracey Cunningham—the celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional US creative director of color and technique—for the job. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 The final fee of £125million was agreed upon just before 5pm on Tuesday. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for of
  1. before
  2. regarding
  3. to
  4. about
  5. toward
  6. on
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  • The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to suffer a cramp in his left foot, threw up, and took a medical time-out to have his back massaged between the fourth and fifth sets before losing to Argentine player Mariano Navone.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of before
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
  • The 63-year-old Davis was convicted Monday of murder with the use of a deadly weapon and could be sentenced to life in prison.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Immediately, Osaka was drawn to the style legacy of basketball player Allen Iverson.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of to
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  • 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
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A price change may point you toward a better version of the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There was always going to be somebody next door, building toward their own paradise.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of on

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of a certain age
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