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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
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 June 2025
Her guiding principle, the high-low mix, is in full effect: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on Hillary Clinton; Daphne Merkin on S & M. There are portraits by Annie Leibovitz and a meditation on Princess Diana.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
That item may not go before the City Commission until the following meeting on June 26 or a subsequent meeting in July.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The recall was announced on June 2 after Coca-Cola, Topo Chico's distributor, identified possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 4 June 2025
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Preposition
Hailey was actually based on Haley from One Tree Hill.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 June 2025
Her guiding principle, the high-low mix, is in full effect: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on Hillary Clinton; Daphne Merkin on S & M. There are portraits by Annie Leibovitz and a meditation on Princess Diana.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
That item may not go before the City Commission until the following meeting on June 26 or a subsequent meeting in July.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
The recall was announced on June 2 after Coca-Cola, Topo Chico's distributor, identified possible contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 4 June 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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The hearing took place against a backdrop of ongoing tensions in Los Angeles, where Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, a move that legal experts said was highly unusual and based on laws that could be interpreted in different ways.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Born in New England and inspired by French cuisine, Nicholas Elmi won against fan favorite Nina Compton in the New Orleans season final.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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The school looks forward to honoring three decades of excellence and is inviting parents, alumni and community members to join the planning effort.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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Nobody wants that, the audience isn't looking forward to it either, hardly any tickets are sold.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
14 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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In front of the federal building on Los Angeles Street, yellow city street sweepers rolled back and forth between blooming jacarandas and scores of police vehicles.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The maintenance-free claims continue to be tossed about by many retailers, salespeople, builders, remodelers and so forth.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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And follow along here for more of USA TODAY's Pride 2025 coverage!—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Longhorns supporters stretched throughout the stands parallel to third base, with their seemingly most die-hard fans stationed directly behind their bench, and Red Raiders fans mirrored that almost exactly along first.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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This means: • Setting clear financial and operational targets.—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The company touted his crucial role in spearheading Woolrich’s strategic and operational transformation through several milestone moments in its recent history.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“On.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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