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verb

present tense third-person singular of regard
1
as in notices
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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2
as in follows
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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3
as in considers
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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4
as in respects
to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

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5
as in factors (in or into)
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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regards

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noun

plural of regard
as in congratulations
best wishes give your parents my regards

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Recent Examples of regards
Verb
Swope said his group isn’t opposed to a data center but regards this location as untenable. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The number in Kode89 pays tribute to 1989, which Okuyama regards as a golden year for automotive design. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Beijing regards democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be retaken by force if necessary. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Forza was trained by Brian Myers, Bear Bronson and Pat Buck and regards herself to be a lawn gnome aficionado. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Having spent decades watching powerful men evade justice, Nora is doubly determined to bring this one down, and regards Catherine’s vigilantism as an obstacle to a larger victory. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 The most pressing issue at the moment regards Rodri, who is the subject of interest from Real Madrid and is keen to move to the Spanish giants. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Many of those elders wanted to express their personal connection to the film’s story, something Riedel regards as a part of his reconnection to his community. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 21 July 2026 Given today’s fraught new era of great-power competition, where would be the most strategically useful birthplace for a figure Beijing regards as a threat? — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
Noun
The plaintiffs argued the ballot language was misleading in several regards. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Hosting the All-Star Game provides a unique platform to break new ground in both regards. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Argentina’s helter-skelter run to the final will come up against its greatest test and their ferocious mentality won’t quite be enough against a better team in all regards. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Rivian is just getting started in regards to the R2 and its over-the-air software updates. — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 By contrast, Thailand and the Philippines have improved their standing in these regards. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 As well as the latest and greatest of the Adult Swim slate, Head of Development Cameron Tang spoke with regards to their shorts program Smalls and its role in developing new series and turning artists into series creators. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026 But while Lake County has become a suburban bastion for the LGBTQ+ community, according to some, that broad support is still relatively new in many regards, community members said. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regards
  1. notices
  2. follows
  3. considers
  4. respects
  5. anticipates
  6. spots
  7. notes
  8. calls
Verb
  • An investor sees the breadth divergence, watches the failed breakouts and notices the heavier down-volume, but then waits for a headline to confirm what the price data has already said.
    — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Gretchen Nash notices when her kids toss produce into the trash instead of into the family’s compost bin.
    — Emily Staunton, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
  • White Pony ranks as the group’s second-longest-running effort with 40 frames somewhere on the tally, while Koi No Yokan follows with 15.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of follows
Verb
  • Redfin considers a place a buyer's market when the number of sellers exceeds the number of buyers by 10% or more.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Income requirements SoFi also considers income during the application process, but doesn't disclose a specific minimum.
    — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Jon Sasser, a spokesperson for Westlake, said the town respects the court’s decision to take more time to consider the matters presented at Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The underlying and often reiterated vibe is that this dude respects women and works out.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects
Verb
  • The startup anticipates slashing its AI token spend by 75%, from $15-20 million to $4-5 million annually, as a result of the AI ban policy.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipates as many as 20,000 passengers a day during Burning Man.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipates
Verb
  • Burns didn't become a five-time PGA Tour winner, contend for major championships and earn five consecutive Team USA spots without pouring himself into the game.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • When the camera spots something that matches, or resembles, the image of the target, the drone flies into it and explodes.
    — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spots
Verb
  • The remaining two jobs on the list are in renewable energy as AI adoption and related infrastructure, like data centers, drive a higher need for electricity, the release notes.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • SonicMax notes that for typical start-stop cutting scenarios, the tool is estimated to provide 2 to 4 hours of use per charge depending on the material and power setting.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of notes
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  • Brief yet compelling, these messages retain a sense of urgency that calls to us over the chasm of space/time.
    — Jim Greer, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tucker calls from her home, a blurred background behind her, wearing a white blouse and lipstick.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Regards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regards. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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