in regards vs in regard

Both 'in regards' and 'in regard' are commonly used, but 'in regard' is more widely accepted and considered more formal. 'In regards' is often considered less correct, but it is still used informally in everyday speech.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

in regards

While 'in regards' is less formal and considered by some to be incorrect, it is commonly used in informal speech.

'In regards' is often used informally in everyday speech, but it is considered less correct than 'in regard.'

Examples:

In regards to your question, I will provide an answer.
I wanted to speak to you in regards to the upcoming project.
She mentioned something in regards to the meeting tomorrow.
There are a few issues in regards to the new policy.
I have some concerns in regards to the budget allocation.

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Also the Ruthy 4 is not the best speaker in regards of reproducing "air" - I guess the silver tweeter rolls off rather sharply beyond 15kHz (my Focal TC90tdx does it very well).
Not even in regards... this?
Not even in regards... these.
Wherever she goes she's recognized. - We have no expectations in regards that Lene would sell as much as last time.
The rapporteur considers that the Commission's proposal raises several questions in regards research contents, activities, funding, membership and accessibility.
and joint competence with ITRE in regards the theme:
We have no expectations in regards that Lene would sell as much as last time. That's an unrealistic goal.
Serbian officials have been very active lately in regards of meetings with high representatives of the Russian authorities.
This is especially applicable when we are also your lenders, or if your lender cooperates with us in regards of financing.
Water has covered all the once emerging lands and in regards of fly fishing, this has opened new fronteers...
This clearly came up in regards WMF, where Francis was hosted by Archbishop Chaput: The visit is also shaping up as one of the most interesting ecclesial pairings of the pope's trip.
In order to put an end to the Watergate crisis and the personal conflicts it provoked, President Gerald Ford took drastic measures in regards with the several republican trends that supported him.
A lot will happen in those four months, and it is quite difficult to estimate how well things will turn out for users of the browser in regards of ported legacy add-ons.
Concerning the verification of CDB the GOC made the same claim in regards of the questions on political affiliations of management and the role of CCP in the bank.
It fulfills the exact demands of tank inventory management and loss control and is optimized in regards of total cost saving and safe operation.
The report also concluded, in regards the so-called Niger uranium forgeries, that the report Saddam's government was seeking uranium in Africa appeared 'well-founded'.
Niger's Tuaregs continue to watch closely the development and economic activities of the government, especially in regards the Aïr Mountains' burgeoning tourist trade, and Arlit's recovering uranium industry.
The GOC also claimed that the Commission has not established specificity in regards of preferential lending and its specificity analysis is legally incoherent because it did not establish whether the Decision No 40 refers to projects or industries.
Assessment of the level of knowledge of these persons in regards of the use of IT technology in customs and commercial processes and general commercial matters.
I have to say, honestly, that some changes must have been done in regards of food and beverage, as the food was extremely good, every day fresh selection of meats, fish, salads, fruits, etc.

Alternatives:

in regard
with regard to
regarding
concerning
in relation to

in regard

'In regard' is the more widely accepted and formal version of this phrase.

'In regard' is the more formal and widely accepted version of this phrase, often used in written communication.