Synonyms

regarding

American

[ri-gahr-ding] / rɪˈgɑr dɪŋ /

preposition

with regard to; respecting; concerning.

He said nothing regarding the lost watch.

regarding British

/ rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ /

preposition

in respect of; on the subject of

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Etymology

Origin of regarding

First recorded in 1785–95; regard + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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Ardestani, the Beverly Hills attorney, admitted that she was not forthcoming regarding her use of nonexistent and erroneous citations in filings for a wage-and-hour class-action complaint filed in federal court in Sacramento in March 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Yes, some of these are companies that have dealt with intense scrutiny from Wall Street regarding their ability to compete with Anthropic’s Claude tool and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"Our core belief regarding the sanctity of blood remains unchanged. Jehovah's Witnesses make informed, conscientious choices that reflect both Scriptural principles and developments in modern medical practice."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has strict rules and a “zero-tolerance” policy regarding unruly passengers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Our very own Mary Pender spoke with General Althea Sharpe regarding the situation.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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