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be about

VERB

concern

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belong to deal with involve regard

WEAK

answer to appertain to apply to be applicable to be connected with be dependent upon be interdependent with be pertinent to be well taken bear on bear upon depend upon have a bearing on have connections with have implications for have relation to have significance for have to do with pertain to refer to

Antonyms

WEAK

unconcern

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer connect deal with involve relate

STRONG

appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch

WEAK

be a matter of be directed to be relevant bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore

WEAK

hold back

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It has to be remembered this story is not over and, with Argentina and Portugal potentially meeting in the latter stages of this summer's World Cup, the final act could be about to play out.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

This is similar to 2019, when mortgage rates were falling, lending standards were tighter, and there was discussion that tax concessions could be about to change, they say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Pride is, and always will be, about celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices, experiences, and achievements. ... My support for the community and WeHo Pride is unwavering.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

After 100,000 years, they will be "about the same level as the uranium ore of which the fuel is made."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“I think it’s going to be about good news,” he said.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

be about

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