REGARDING Synonyms: 240 Similar and Opposite Words

regarding 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of regarding

as in mindful

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regarding

2 of 3

preposition

ri-ˈgär-diŋ

as in concerning

having to do with wanted to talk to the company's vice president regarding a new product line

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regarding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of regard

as in noticing

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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as in following

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 considering

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 respecting

to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

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as in anticipating

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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Recent Examples of regarding

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 The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces. — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season. — Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023 The feedback was good regarding Sanders coming out of summer workouts. — Matt Zenitz | [email protected], al, 8 Aug. 2019

Verb

Finally, regarding Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, his tone has skewed dovish in recent months, favoring a wait-and-see approach to the impact of the Middle East conflict. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Communities from Lansing, Michigan, to Pflugerville, Texas, are ending their relationship with Flock, largely over concerns regarding out-of-control surveillance, unwanted data sharing, high expenses, and reports of police abusing the tool. — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The office is asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact its Investigations Division at 630-444-1103. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Berlin’s artistic director, Tricia Tuttle, had to issue a formal statement regarding the media storm that threatened to engulf the festival. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The Connecticut State Department of Education has yet to issue guidance regarding the technology. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 For information regarding Miami-Dade County Public Schools closures, visit the district website. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Target did not respond to a request for comment regarding how much the company is investing in the studios and how many employees will be hired. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Laws regarding incarceration of youthful offenders — age 25 or younger at the time of the crime — have evolved since the siblings were tried. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for regarding

Adjective

That means being mindful of negative thoughts about body image — and redirecting them.

— Margaret Cirino, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Garcia and fellow Democrats are mindful of what’s driving unhappy voters who face a vexing mix of inflation and weak economic growth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindful

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

Verb

In one video from Mailung, in Nepal’s Rasuwa region, a group of construction workers was seen walking down a mountain path before noticing giant plumes of brown debris in the distance, rapidly cascading toward them.

— Laura Saravia, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
As the children played and the adults talked, Rose kept noticing her husband looking toward the water, scanning the horizon.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticing

Verb

Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of following

Verb

Travelers who are considering booking one of these flights can use websites like SkyAccess, which posts available empty leg inventory for flights weeks or months in advance.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
The goalkeeping department has probably been downgraded, considering the highly promising Trafford left, and was replaced by Geronimo Rulli, a solid backup option at 34 years of age.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of considering

Verb

However, the two bodies are already anticipating an additional cost to taxpayers associated with both future elections, JCEB Democratic Director Sara Zorich said at a July 30 hearing for Perkins’ unsuccessful lawsuit to stop the vote.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Among those anticipating a move, 60% cited lowering housing and maintenance costs as a reason.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of anticipating

Adjective

The decision suggests the companies believe that foreign investors remain wary of putting new money into the kingdom’s stock exchange, and will likely put off other firms planning IPOs in the short term.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Koreans are wary of methods to turn housing wealth into cash.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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