as to

preposition

Definition of as tonext
as in regarding
having to do with I'm in a quandary as to how to deal with the problem

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Recent Examples of as to The company is mostly keeping quiet on the details but has offered some hints as to their answers. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 12 May 2025 So, as to call into question the very existence of Ukraine as a free democratic and sovereign nation. —/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025 Following the news, people are curious as to whether or not Swift’s testimony will be televised. —Charna Flam, People.com, 10 May 2025 Barkley isn’t opposed to college players getting paid, but has trouble making sense as to how much money players are making, and how frequently players can now switch schools. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for as to
Recent Examples of Synonyms for as to
  1. regarding
  2. as far as
  3. about
  4. on
  5. as for
  6. as regards
  7. of
Preposition
  • The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of regarding
Preposition
  • Since then, the bank with the logo of a golden winged eagle swooping across a dark green sky, has expanded dramatically, with branches up and down the state, across the west, and as far as New York.
    — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The Wildcats have never made it as far as the Sweet 16, losing in the second round in 2017 in their only other tournament trip.
    — Mark Heim | mheim@al.com, al, 18 Mar. 2023
Definition of as far as
Preposition
  • At his first major since winning the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, McIlroy didn’t make birdie over his last 12 holes and had nothing to say about that after a 3-over 74 sent him straight to the range.
    — Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
  • Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 801-585-2677.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Definition of about
Preposition
  • The Gophers men’s basketball program picked up an in-state commitment as its first pledge in the 2026 class on Saturday.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025
  • More information on rabies is available on the county’s website, sandiegocounty.gov.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2025
Definition of on
Preposition
  • And as for the new show, the contestants are no longer random.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • However, as for this contest, the Heat will look to build momentum, but they could be shorthanded as their two best players landed on the injury list: guard Tyler Herro and forward Bam Adebayo.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of as for
Preposition
  • PDFs are highlighted as a new favorite for cyber attacks, given user wariness as regards Office documents.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • So what do all those existing and potentially new users do now as regards tracking?
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of as regards
Preposition
  • Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.
    — Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
  • But in a statement sent to USA TODAY, the National Institutes of Health said no final decision has been made regarding the future of the Safe to Sleep campaign.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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