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2
as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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3
as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Recent Examples of by
Bluesky Social, 14 Apr. 2025
The McDonald’s Minecraft meal taps directly into drop culture—a strategy long embraced by sneaker brands and streetwear labels, now adapted for fast food.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
Hungary has passed a constitutional amendment that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.
—Bluesky Social, 14 Apr. 2025
The McDonald’s Minecraft meal taps directly into drop culture—a strategy long embraced by sneaker brands and streetwear labels, now adapted for fast food.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
An employee at the medical center, Rachel, who requested to be identified by only her first name for fear of retaliation, juggled three signs and a purple cowbell at the rally, handing out extras to people who walked by.
—Angela Palermo and, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
Grab a spot on the front porch and watch boats float by on the river.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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No new Bib Gourmands were added in Miami, but Fort Lauderdale earned its first Bib Gourmand via Heritage, the pizza-and-pasta spot from chef/owner Rino Cerbone.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Anderson, a U.S. citizen who lives in Connecticut, received a letter via email instructing her to self-deport, according to NBC News.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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The book went on to become a best seller and was subsequently adapted into a film in 1976 with Sissy Spacek in the title role.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 25-year-old is on a four-fight win streak with victories over Nick Fiore, Jordan Leavitt, Viacheslav Borshchev, and Clay Guida.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Those companies—Fanatics, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, New Era Cap, Nike, Puma, Lululemon, Amer Sports, Asics and Dick’s Sporting Goods—utilize 2,508 factories around the world.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Still, there is a general unspoken etiquette around what a guest should not wear to a wedding.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Mahdi is the fifth inmate executed by South Carolina in less than eight months as the state makes its way through prisoners who ran out of appeals during an unintended 13-year pause on executions in the state.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also in there was a note on the catcher-pitcher rotation that has developed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Mahdi's earliest memory was his father slamming his mother through a glass table and later lying to his son and saying his mother was dead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The team used surrogate dogs -- since adopted through the humane society -- to help give birth to the dire wolves, which are white.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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District covers parts of the city’s South Side as well as near south suburbs, such as Riverdale, Calumet Park, Blue Island and Robbins.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Just not as many miles on the body throughout the year.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Both are needed throughout your birthing experience.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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“By.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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