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adjective

as in recognized

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verb

past tense of regard

as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged

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as in noted

to take notice of and be guided by as a traveler, you should regard the laws and customs of whatever country you are visiting

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as in considered

to think of in a particular way I wouldn't regard that offhand comment as a serious threat to your personal safety

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as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of an astronomer who is highly regarded by his peers

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as in anticipated

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) the judges regard the amount of effort and energy you put into the project in evaluating it

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Giamatti is well regarded and chronically outstanding, which may finally lift him into the winners circle. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2026 Japan’s Junto Nakatani recently lost for the first time to Inoue in an entertaining fight after moving up from bantamweight but as a three-weight world champion is still very highly regarded. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 July 2026 For a club with championship aspirations, that patience reflects its confidence that the highly regarded young catcher will ultimately emerge stronger from moments like the one that recently went viral. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Flagship state schools and large private institutions like Syracuse, highly regarded but a step below the elite level, are likely to face much greater competition for students in the years ahead. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 June 2026 That’s somewhat to be expected with AJ Turner (knee) still sidelined and highly regarded true freshman Ryan Estrada not on campus until June. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026 The once highly regarded and pricey hub for tech dreamers and fledgling startups has devolved from a breeding ground for ingenuity and innovation — a place of hope — to something closer to an American nightmare. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 The update comes courtesy of the ECMWF seasonal model, one of the most highly regarded and accurate long-term weather models used by meteorologists. — Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026 There is a 2006 ruling in the federal appeals court in Denver, which was written by Michael McConnell, a very highly regarded and pretty right-of-center federal appeals judge. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026

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First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Though the film is now regarded as one of the greatest works of the 21st century, when Del Toro set out to make it, the industry was not receptive to his ideas. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Ditka was named the Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year following the 1985 season, while the team's defense, coached by coordinator Buddy Ryan, is often regarded as the best ever. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 A number of things considered commonplace today were regarded as signs in the ancient world. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 By the medieval period, Christianity was the dominant religion of Europe, but long-distance travel was extremely difficult, and embarking upon a pilgrimage to Jerusalem was often regarded as a death sentence. — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026 His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 There was a stretch in the third quarter when Acuff was guarded by Quentin Grimes, who is widely regarded as a strong point-of-attack defender. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 He was called up by Zidane to this squad but remains uncapped at senior level and is evidently behind Jacquet in the coach’s thoughts, having been regarded as the outstanding young defender on the market two years ago. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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As automation within organizations increases, human connection will become more valued and unique, enabling companies who use it wisely to gain a competitive advantage.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021

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In 2025, a group of experts on iron objects had noticed a sixteenth- or seventeenth-century strongbox that Gardner had purchased in 1894, in Italy.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Eventually, her friend—local musician and record producer Jay Oliver—noticed her talent and gave her a foot in the door by recording advertising jingles for the likes of McDonald’s and Toyota.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026

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In related disorders, mice have been treated with gene therapies and an improvement in symptoms noted.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
The Journal noted how Moore, then Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator, gave several players hits of the substance during the first quarter of Michigan’s victory over Ohio State earlier that year.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

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Moore, who is seeking reelection, is considered a potential presidential candidate in 2028.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The fathers of the three friends, who are under 21 and considered minors under Mississippi law, filed the federal lawsuit Monday on their behalf.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of considered

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The band will see an increase in publishing, and as a credited songwriter, Moss will continue to receive publishing income, while the new master revenues do not involve him.

— Lily Moayeri, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
Feehan is also the credited creator of the series, based on characters created by Sheridan and John Linson.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

Definition of credited

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Morissette has been spotted making other surprise appearances this summer.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Each of the objects can be spotted with a modest backyard telescope under dark sky conditions, which has made the Messier catalog a popular sightseeing checklist for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders beyond our solar system.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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