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re

[rey] / reɪ /
PREPOSITION
concerning
Synonyms
STRONG
regarding respecting touching
WEAK
about anent apropos of as regards germane to in regard to in the matter of pertaining to relating to relevant to with reference to with regard to
PREPOSITION
toward/towards
Synonyms
WEAK
about against anent apropos as for as to for in re regarding with regard to with respect to
VERB
hinge on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depend on rest on
WEAK
be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend rest

Example Sentences

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I just finished reading your latest article in MarketWatch re: “Bitcoin isn’t dead — it’s having an IPO moment.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 23, 2025

Then Summers asked: “Am I thanking her or being sorry re my being married. I think the former.“

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“The pervasive skepticism re AI capex is understandable but likely a contrarian positive, helping minimize overcrowding,” he added.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Bray had been accused of failing without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 "re prohibited activities in Parliament Square".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

There really should be a rule against having to go to :re is absolutely no way you can concentrate.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish