1
as in regarding
having to do with
a poignant story about a young man who goes off to war
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
1
as in round
on all sides or in every direction
people standing about waiting for a salesclerk to assist them
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
3
as in almost
very close to but not completely
about as many attendees as last year signed up for the conference
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
it's about a mile to the nearest gas station we're about ready to get started
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in everywhere
in one place and another
his garage was a dirty, cluttered place with various tools and engine parts just lying about
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in aware
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of about
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
On June 27, Martha Irene Van Egmond, 83, died in Bolton, a small town about 200 miles north of New Orleans.
—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The United States mostly abandoned the construction of new nuclear power plants after 1990, but that is about to change.
—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for about
Preposition
JPMorgan analysts highlighted the optical fiber component in a June 12 report about China’s AI edge in legacy chips and data center connectivity parts.
—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Neither Carvalho nor Kerr have been charged, and authorities have made no official statements about the investigation.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Adverb
The All-Star Game being held in Philadelphia, only about 70 miles from Kurtz’s hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, made the selection even more special for the 23-year-old.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
On June 27, Martha Irene Van Egmond, 83, died in Bolton, a small town about 200 miles north of New Orleans.
—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Adjective
The first full month of summer is about to bring a fresh slate of sneaker releases.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The United States mostly abandoned the construction of new nuclear power plants after 1990, but that is about to change.
—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for about
Recent Examples of Synonyms for about
Preposition
-
Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
-
Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
Preposition
-
Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
-
Republicans were left out of the months of conversations around the plan.
Preposition
-
New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
-
The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork.
Adverb
-
The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
-
Other food available at the fair includes a Turkey Leg that costs $23, a Smash Cheeseburger that will set patrons back $20 and a Giant Western Sausage that sells $20.
Adverb
-
Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
-
An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
Adverb
-
Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
-
From July 2025 to now, this number fell to approximately 5% of export sales, or about 1,000 cases.
Adverb
-
The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
-
Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
Adjective
-
The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
-
After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
Cite this Entry
“About.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/about. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
