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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The Chiefs did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment regarding Rice’s reported surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Baader raises its earnings forecasts for the German steel company based on its confidence regarding the impact of EU tariffs and carbon regulation on Salzgitter’s business, as well as the positive effect of Aurubis’s contribution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The statement continued: "The EFL is now in discussion with all three clubs regarding the implications of today's decision and will make a further announcement in due course."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“We are in discussions regarding next steps,” a spokesperson for the drugmaker said said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Thus in the late 1960s and early 1970s, two schools of thought were offered to the general public regarding race, poverty, and the social order.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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