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[uh-bout] / əˈbaʊt /

ADVERB

in an opposite direction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around

WEAK

back backward in reverse round

ADVERB

lying anywhere without order, arrangement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around

WEAK

any which way anyhow here and there

PREPOSITION

near an amount, quantity

Synonyms

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almost nearly roughly

STRONG

approximately

WEAK

in general in the ball park in the neighborhood practically pretty nearly

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

PREPOSITION

concerning, relating to

Synonyms

WEAK

apropos as concerns as respects dealing with in connection with in relation to in respect to referring to regarding relative to touching touching on

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

PREPOSITION

near or close to in position

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nearby

WEAK

adjacent beside

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

PREPOSITION

on every side, in every direction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around through

WEAK

encircling round surrounding throughout

Antonyms

WEAK

afar away distant far remote

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Daytime populations can reach about 70,000 military and civilian personnel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The girl doesn’t know about it, and only he has access to the bot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles office, briefed federal officials about the agency’s “security footprint” including measures against unauthorized drone flights.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

But some were shocked to find out about the 95-year-old doctor.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Dr. Harlow will always be modest about his role in saving Phineas.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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