with respect to

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Synonyms of with respect tonext
: with reference to : in relation to
There have been problems with respect to transferring the data from the old computer to the new one.
But the movie is lodged in a very strange place with respect to genre.—Jo Livingstone

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In addition to easing federal regulations, the bill also encourages states and cities to reform their land-use rules, which would mark a significant change in the federalist system with respect to city planning. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 This scattering also polarizes the light; the amount of polarization seen depends on the incoming light’s angle with respect to the observer. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026 Although most planets spin with their rotational axes generally upright with respect to their orbital plane, Uranus exhibits an extreme axial tilt, causing its spin to resemble something more akin to a steady roll. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Brain donations from deceased football players have risen in recent years, prompting researchers to take a fresh look at the risk and extent of CTE with respect to dementia diagnoses. — Mike McRae 15, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with respect to

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“With respect to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20respect%20to. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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