as in regarding
having to do with
respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment
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as in upholding
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as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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Recent Examples of respecting
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Beyond recipes, the cookbook shares her rules and beliefs about cooking and eating, like working with sharp knives and respecting the animals and plants that feed us, and knowing how to make a fire and understanding local ecosystems.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Collaborative platforms such as the AVPN Global Conference can mobilize funders, support co-creation and drive coordinated capital deployment, while respecting UN core budgets and government responsibilities.
—Naina Subberwal Batra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Asking for a recipe can be a lovely compliment, but respecting someone’s decision to keep it private is just as important.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Her grandmother teaches her the importance and impact of respecting nature.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
Brodsky advised his listeners to give up trying to evade the feeling, and start respecting it.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Tyner says the challenge is to provide activities that interest younger golfers while respecting the sentiments of longtime members.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Most who push back on that message of respecting people’s dignity are missing a fundamental point, Martin said.
—Ryan Oehrli
updated February 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
From doing research ahead of time to respecting the wildlife, Travel + Leisure chatted with national park representatives to get tips on how to make the most of a national park trip—and what rangers wish visitors did differently.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Beyond recipes, the cookbook shares her rules and beliefs about cooking and eating, like working with sharp knives and respecting the animals and plants that feed us, and knowing how to make a fire and understanding local ecosystems.
—Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Collaborative platforms such as the AVPN Global Conference can mobilize funders, support co-creation and drive coordinated capital deployment, while respecting UN core budgets and government responsibilities.
—Naina Subberwal Batra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Asking for a recipe can be a lovely compliment, but respecting someone’s decision to keep it private is just as important.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Her grandmother teaches her the importance and impact of respecting nature.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
Brodsky advised his listeners to give up trying to evade the feeling, and start respecting it.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Tyner says the challenge is to provide activities that interest younger golfers while respecting the sentiments of longtime members.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Most who push back on that message of respecting people’s dignity are missing a fundamental point, Martin said.
—Ryan Oehrli
updated February 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
Preposition
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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
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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In addition, the NFL alleged that the report card surveys interfered with the union’s upholding of Article 39, Section 5, which mandates that the league and union jointly conduct an anonymous survey at least once every three years regarding players’ opinions on medical care and staff.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Relax with a cocktail and listen to live classical music while admiring the flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Belatedly recognizing and appreciating the achievements of professional women’s football players is the least modern sports fans can do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate our 250th anniversary by reading history books, watching historical documentaries, becoming more civically engaged, and appreciating the precious gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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So Henry began life by snuggling with Tom, a toy about the size of an iPhone.—
KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Having the benefit of two first-round picks could end up jolting the pass rush toward a more comfortable look in Week 1 of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento will see temperatures pushing toward 90 by midweek.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Scientists disagree on whether these young trees will mature into forest giants or decline due to drought and a warming climate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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When Grace first awakens on his ship, the film cuts hectically around, above, and below him, as if to approximate his mental and physical disorientation.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Preposition
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has also claimed the lives of seven US soldiers and injured about 140 American troops.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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