as of
preposition
: on, at, from
—used to indicate a time or date at which something begins or ends
takes effect as of July 1
As of now, it's difficult to tell in a cancer's early stage which patients have which kind of tumor.—
Melinda Beck
Melinda BeckAs of last year [2010], women held 51.4 percent of all managerial and professional positions, up from 26 percent in 1980 …—Kate Bolick
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
However, most existing repayment plans – including the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan and the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan – will be eliminated as of July 2028.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Borrowers who take out new loans as of Wednesday will be limited to the standard repayment plan or RAP.
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 was introduced to add hearing aids to Part B starting January 1, 2026, but had not been enacted as of mid-2026.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Conor Wight,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
However, most existing repayment plans – including the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan and the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan – will be eliminated as of July 2028.
—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Borrowers who take out new loans as of Wednesday will be limited to the standard repayment plan or RAP.
—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 was introduced to add hearing aids to Part B starting January 1, 2026, but had not been enacted as of mid-2026.
—
Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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“As of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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