Synonyms

in regard to

Idioms

Also, as regards;; with regard to;. Concerning, about. For example, In regard to your letter, forget it, or As regards your subscription, I'm not sure why it was canceled, or In reference to your inquiry, we'll have to pass it on to the board, or We have a few questions with regard to your recent offer, or With respect to your latest request, we'll be happy to oblige. The word reference has been used in this idiom since the late 1500s, regard from the second half of the 1400s, and respect from the first half of the 1500s. Also see relative to.

Example Sentences

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in regard to

Both players are being investigated by the NFL in regard to separate off-the-field incidents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

This is not the first achievement Iqbal has had in regard to his background.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

And, in regard to the potential Intel-Apple collaboration, “the actual earnings accretion” is unclear.

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

There is also the chance that the U.S. takes extreme steps in regard to Latin America and/or Iran.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

I keep waiting for a message to come from the command desk in regard to Courage.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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