Definition of respectingnext

respecting

2 of 3

noun

respecting

3 of 3

verb

present participle of respect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of respecting
Verb
Always conscious of respecting her subject’s well-being, Cilkova Andrsova at one point asked her team to stop filming after Vrankova struggled with several falls. — Will Tizard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026 The goal of respecting and celebrating the villa’s setting is also reflected in the colors and materials used throughout the home. — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 And there are the foot soldiers themselves, whose earnest dedication to honor, even within a warped and abusive framework, Sorkin and his characters can’t help respecting. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Too many of us have worked too hard with tremendous support, respecting one another as a way of pursuing peace and justice. — Rabbi David Steinhardt, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 The international community must reaffirm its commitment to respecting the cultural value of place naming and to articulate responsible place-naming principles, especially for geographical features that are shared across international borders. — Reuben Rose-Redwood, Time, 23 Oct. 2026 James, who has turned into something of a golf addict, was spotted taking some practice swings in his new 76ers gear as the rest of the team stood respecting the anthem during Tuesday's game against the defending NBA champions. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The vast majority of American Jews believe there should be a secure state of Israel, but many also believe in Israel respecting the lives and rights of Palestinians to live in their own state, Pesner said. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The department remains committed to accountability and providing access to public records in accordance with the law, while respecting the integrity of any ongoing investigations and potential legal proceedings. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Service, intentionally or not, leaves a wide, wild path for a person to project onto the journey, the setting, the suffering of discomforts, the upholding of promise, their close relationship.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • Protecting judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and court staff is fundamental to guaranteeing access to justice, judicial independence, and the upholding of the democratic order.
    — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • The admiring portrait also examines Capra’s political timidity and broken collaborations, while showing how his films shaped Hollywood and Americans’ ideas about themselves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • At the opening reception of the exhibit, Caton Vance is admiring Tyler's work.
    — Sea Stachura, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Debates over consciousness have further complicated the conversation about how to regulate AI.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Hafley was naturally upset about Ollie Gordon’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that turned into a 3rd and 5 into a 3rd and 20 that the Dolphins didn’t convert during the Patriots’ 21-0 run.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The person behind the picture The appeal of human craftsmanship goes beyond appreciating how many hours something took.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Gilbert described that assignment as a casual acquaintance asking his father to voice a cartoon, without Danny meaningfully appreciating the companies involved.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • It was approved by voters into the county charter in 2004 in an effort to preserve the area’s rural character and prevent high-density sprawl from stretching toward the Brevard County line.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Though this section feels lighter, the music remains dense, one swarming mass of sound traveling toward ecstasy.
    — Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Many African policymakers responded that advanced economies built their wealth on coal and oil, adding that Africa accounts for less than 4% of global carbon emissions.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In my view, the Sentinel seemed to base this on Culver’s suspension from office as the one and only factor.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Handsink nearest kitchen entrance from seating area damaged and peeling off of wall.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Caller’s loss of donors exposes how much of a gamble this has been.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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