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as in regarding
having to do with
books on sports heroes are my favorite reading matter
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as in forward
toward or at a point lying in advance in space or time
he's getting on in years and doesn't see or hear as well as he used to
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as in operating
being in effective operation
please don't leave the sanding machine on if you're not going to be near it
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Recent Examples of on
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The fantasy drama is based on Neil Gaiman’s comic series of the same name.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 June 2025
Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Published on June 3, 2025 By Tori Latham Yoshihiro Makino
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A statement fireplace warms the double-height living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The fantasy drama is based on Neil Gaiman’s comic series of the same name.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 3 June 2025
Qualified withdrawals, including for education expenses or credentials, a down payment on a first home or as capital to start a small business, are taxed at the long-term capital-gains rate.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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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
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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
Preposition
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Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a double and drives in a run against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies during their game at Citi Field on May 30, 2025 in New York City.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Below that, a timeline for vaccinating children against COVID appears.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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As data flows through those individual layers, each miner processes their portion and passes the output forward.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In an effort to fight property crime, Democrat Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas put forward a $1 million proposal in January to increase off-duty law enforcement presence in areas of the city with higher crime, according to KMBC.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
Preposition
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All of which meant Anderson tucked and rolled upon hitting the ground — and executed two perfect somersaults that carried her over the finish line.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Written on them is the oath that the researchers took upon becoming civil servants, according to one IFPTE member who asked not to be named.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Celebrities such as Rihanna, Aubrey Plaza, Eva Longoria, Emily Ratajkowski and Joey King have all put their own twist on the pastel, while Bottega Veneta, Schiaparelli and Sandy Liang have all put forth takes on it on the runway.—
FN Staff,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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With the final game going back and forth, Cameron relieved Vincent Borghese, but LIU tied the game in the eighth inning.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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The push-pull of the protagonists’ bond keeps the film humming along, both in ludicrous and heartfelt moments.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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This setup allows Zippy to scuttle along at speeds of up to 25 cm/9.8 inches per second (0.9 km/h or 0.6 mph), or about 10 leg lengths per second.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Duties include developing and executing operational analysis strategies, along with leading modeling and wargaming efforts.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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During operational missions, SpaceX plans to bring both Super Heavy and Ship back to Starbase for launch-tower catches.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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