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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
Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Ashley Belanger – 2:05 PM | 106 Under RFK Jr, CDC skips study on vaccination rates, quietly posts data on drop
Vaccination rates fell once again as nonmedical exemptions hit a new high.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Aug. 2025
However, the chances of rain and thunderstorms return on Friday and persist until Sunday.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
The pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the outside of the pool.
—Melina Khan, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
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Preposition
All are spaceflight rookies except Russell, who flew on Blue Origin's NS-28 mission in November 2024.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Ashley Belanger – 2:05 PM | 106 Under RFK Jr, CDC skips study on vaccination rates, quietly posts data on drop
Vaccination rates fell once again as nonmedical exemptions hit a new high.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Aug. 2025
However, the chances of rain and thunderstorms return on Friday and persist until Sunday.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
The pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the outside of the pool.
—Melina Khan, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for on
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
Preposition
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The agency urged people against going in or near the water.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
31 July 2025
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At the same time, the House Judiciary Committee voted on a third article of impeachment against Nixon.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Adverb
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Our vision moving forward is to sustain the cadence of success while continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our industry.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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As for Doval, Williams is looking forward to watching the flamethrower in action.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The disconnect between operating performance and net income suggests potential one-time gains or non-operating income that may not be sustainable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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
Preposition
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Bring upon oneself, such as the wrath of an angry god.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Lugo's fate could be sealed in a few weeks if the Royals fail to get the ship back on course, and the Cubs should be at the top of the list to call upon leading up to the deadline.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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And also Tim Cragg, our cinematographer, who had the wisdom to keep the camera going back and forth.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
26 July 2025
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President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell went back and forth in front of the press Thursday over Trump’s claims about cost overruns at the Fed headquarters in Washington.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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The morning storms will likely move along and south of I-88, and the afternoon ones are favored south of I-80.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Yet some may have moved along and obtained other coverage, so really were not needing the Medicaid anyway.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Construction is set to begin fall 2025 and aims to operational by fall 2026.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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Bakeries remain closed, and community kitchens, though operational, are vastly insufficient to meet overwhelming needs.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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“On.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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