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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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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
Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
Estrada’s escape was facilitated by Fernando Tatis Jr. catching a line drive by Brady House and throwing to third base to get Josh Bell, who had tried to tag up.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Passersby outside the Ryman Auditorium grinned as the queen spun by, while diners pressed against the restaurant’s glass walls to take it all in.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Preposition
Jill, by contrast, responds to Caleb’s death another way altogether.
—Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 2025
Estrada’s escape was facilitated by Fernando Tatis Jr. catching a line drive by Brady House and throwing to third base to get Josh Bell, who had tried to tag up.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Adverb
The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by.
—Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Passersby outside the Ryman Auditorium grinned as the queen spun by, while diners pressed against the restaurant’s glass walls to take it all in.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Beginning in October, print editions of The Republic will be transported via truck from Las Vegas to metro Phoenix and other locations in Arizona.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Those who purchase via pre-sale will have cookies delivered before the product hits store shelves.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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That policy typically allows residents to stay in camps so long as they are not overrun with waste, blocking a public right-of-way or severely threatening public safety.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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That calling also extends to Two Funny Mamas, the podcast Whitley co-hosts with longtime friend Sherri Shepherd.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
Preposition
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Our current favorite pairs include a few riffs on those flats from The Row—but thanks to the recent creative renaissance around jellies, there are so many more options to discover.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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They have been translated into more than 30 languages and won many prizes around the world and have been adapted for film, music, theatre, radio, and dance.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Preposition
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Hilariously, Stewart did the puppeteering and Elmo’s voice himself during their conversation.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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As the guests walked in, Hasmik would scream with joy and call Tony to come say hello.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Merino Tech Base Layer Set Merino wool is arguably one of the best materials to hike in, and a gorilla trek is no exception.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Now, instead of sifting through lengthy lists of potential issues, testers can focus on what truly matters: issues that are exploitable and impactful.—
Gunter Ollmann,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This is the second year such AI business regulation has made it through the Senate, and just like last year, House Speaker Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, declined to call it to the House floor after Lamont threatened to veto it.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Preposition
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The high on Thursday, July 24, will be near 94 degrees, with the heat index reaching 100.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March 2024, Russian reconnaissance units attempted a crossing near the Antonivskyi Bridge but were driven back under fire mid-river.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Preposition
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Osbourne performed multiple times in Kentucky throughout his career, including stops at Rupp Arena, Cardinal Stadium and Freedom Hall.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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Special deals and discounts will be available throughout the week between these two dates.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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“By.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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