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
His confrontations with the president were political and centered on his respecting the Haitian Constitution, including the debate over when Moïse’s presidential term was supposed to end. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 The Sparrows’ survival under Nazi questioning depended on the Hungarians handing them over to law-respecting German military officers, rather than the murderous Gestapo. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 Thank you for your understanding, your compassion, and most importantly, for respecting my daughter during this difficult time. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 As a result, in Lourdes the question of respecting even the most frail, sick and vulnerable is particularly acute. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 The goal of that second cleanse is to remove anything left behind while still respecting the skin. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026 The agent optimized for completing the task, not for respecting the prompt intent, and Meta classified the incident as a Sev 1. — Sumit Dhawan, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Efficiency begins with respecting the limits of the person doing the work. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 The task of respecting that important chapter in fashion history while driving the brand forward may be an impossible one. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 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
  • Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and Pop artist Ed Ruscha have a long history of admiring each other’s work.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Listed by Wetzel and fellow Realtor Ingrid Williams for $899,000, curious travelers have been driving past the eye-catching estate for decades, admiring its unique and surprising presence among the expanses of nearby farmland.
    — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • My interview with Altman had been arranged weeks earlier, just as the first revelations emerged about swarms of rogue AI agents conspiring to hack websites.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For months, there has been rampant speculation about a possible reunion between Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs — much of it fueled by posts Hill has made on social media.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Making the most of it involves appreciating these benefits while maintaining awareness of the technology’s presence and thinking critically where authenticity matters.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Global interest in visiting South Korea, not just appreciating its culture from afar, is driving traveler numbers to the country like never before—over 6 million visitors were recorded in the first quarter of 2026 alone.
    — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • With Spider-Noir, the actor figures this ambivalence toward his public persona into Reilly’s ambivalent battle with the Spider inside him.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The lineup will change from time to time and is meant to steer viewers toward the full bundle.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • The ground floor is dedicated to womenswear and accessories, with menswear and accessories on the lower level.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Doumanian pointed to testimony from the surgeon who treated Avila on the night of the attack and continued caring for her through reconstructive procedures on her face and arm.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • Only 44% of adults ages 18 to 29 describe themselves as thriving, according to Gallup, 20 points lower than the high measured in 2010.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The episode starts back in 2016 Rushville in the aftermath of the town’s destruction from the first Manhunter attack.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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