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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Read Full Review Entrepreneur Everything here is about respecting history and infusing it with modern touches, from preserving the architecture to the green velvet seats.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
New restaurants continue to open, experimenting with fusion menus and modern techniques while respecting the fundamentals.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Part of being a writer friend (and just a friend in general) is respecting the fact that everyone has the same amount of hours in the day, and some of us have way more on our plate than usual.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Again, Darvas said, Hungary could follow Poland's path by staying mostly closed to migration but still respecting EU law and thus ending those fines.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Ava similarly buddies up to Lindsay without respecting her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Lewbel said Flock’s mission is to provide communities with tools that support public safety while respecting local laws and community values.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Developers must also be held to a higher standard in their production of housing, specifically prioritizing thoughtful design that increases the number of units while still respecting community character.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Read Full Review Entrepreneur Everything here is about respecting history and infusing it with modern touches, from preserving the architecture to the green velvet seats.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
New restaurants continue to open, experimenting with fusion menus and modern techniques while respecting the fundamentals.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Part of being a writer friend (and just a friend in general) is respecting the fact that everyone has the same amount of hours in the day, and some of us have way more on our plate than usual.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Again, Darvas said, Hungary could follow Poland's path by staying mostly closed to migration but still respecting EU law and thus ending those fines.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Ava similarly buddies up to Lindsay without respecting her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Lewbel said Flock’s mission is to provide communities with tools that support public safety while respecting local laws and community values.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 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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The man behind the Cat in the Hat is admiring of the woman behind Gertrude McFuzz.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The costume designer and actress agreed to his proposal, and the ring went on to have a special moment in the film with Grace admiring the jewelry while a costar jokes about its size.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Now, more and more people are making a case for appreciating those once-vexing clovers.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Wandering smaller streets, spending too long at my favorite cafés, and appreciating the atmosphere as much as the destinations themselves.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Preposition
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There's also intense summer heat to worry about (an average daytime high of 105°F/41°C in Luxor), adding another layer of preparation.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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So far this year, BIP has secured about $400 million of new investment opportunities, including the launch of an equipment leasing platform with a leading global investment-grade original equipment manufacturer and a project under the strategic partnership with Bloom Energy.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Preposition
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Residents across Connecticut have been taking a new look at the state’s history as the nation heads toward its 250th birthday.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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South Elgin makes the biggest move up toward the top of rankings headed by red-hot Geneva.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Preposition
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Lukáš Dostál allowed a goal on the first shot of the game for the 14th time between the regular season and playoffs.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This is especially important for low-income communities and others who rely heavily on the shot for contraception.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Preposition
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To add to the sense of chaos, a ballboy refused to give the ball to Middlesbrough’s Matt Targett — who began his career at Southampton — which led to another flare-up.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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López was one of the fiercest critics of then-Mayor Fúnez, a supporter of the mine and close ally of Honduras’ former president, Xiomara Castro.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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