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preposition

ri-ˈspek-tiŋ How to pronounce respecting (audio)
Definition of respectingnext
as in regarding
having to do with respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment

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respecting

2 of 3

noun

as in upholding

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respecting

3 of 3

verb

present participle of respect
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
Verb
The influencer had amassed 50,000 followers, but not by respecting the boundaries of personal space — let alone the legal consequences of non-consensual filming inside a changing room. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Finally, connect by truly listening, giving full attention and respecting silences. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Practice common courtesy and follow basic rules like respecting the seatbelt sign. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 Organizations and officials across the continent have vied to find a balance between respecting freedom of speech and protecting their democracies, including the Venice Biennale’s controversial decision to allow Russia to participate. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 The Gottman Institute offers additional tips for the move-in transition, including respecting each other’s need for personal space. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Thank you for sending in your meat and for respecting summer. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 None of those guys could ever be accused of advocating for liberal democracy or respecting the dignity of others. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Kane, too, is encouraged by the number of artists who are respecting the craft of lyricism. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
  1. regarding
  2. upholding
  3. admiring
  4. about
  5. appreciating
  6. toward
  7. on
  8. of
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
Definition of regarding
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
Definition of upholding
Verb
  • Both are worth admiring from the outside, though the courthouse is open to the public during business hours while the opera house generally opens only for performances and special events.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Yet admiring the show isn’t as simple as stepping outside and looking up—especially for those living in cities and suburbs.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of admiring
Preposition
  • Millard expects to push that number to about 200,000 with improvements to the company’s methods and some additional infrastructure.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Beloozerov also spoke at length with Marina about his sympathies for the country after the Russian invasion in 2022.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of about
Verb
  • These questions shift your focus from running the business to intentionally building an appreciating asset.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the country’s famous pura vida philosophy encourages experiencing wellness at a slower pace and appreciating the present, according to Simon Jones, the CEO of international tour company Trafalgar.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciating
Preposition
  • The crowd skews toward couples and grown families in fleece, denim, and sneakers, here for quiet quality time or days packed with adventure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Closer to the season is when teams shift from building towards the demands of competitive football to trying to replicate them, while giving as many players as possible that experience.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote on Saturday to approve the new order of states for the 2028 presidential nominating process as progressives and moderates grapple over the party's direction in the midterms.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While black bears are known to inhabit nearly every town in Connecticut, they are concentrated more heavily in the western half of the state, and both DEEP and the research team have focused their efforts on studying that population of bears.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • Sustainability initiatives With the ship redo, Windstar added more energy efficient engines that reduce emissions of nitrous and sulfur oxides Advanced wastewater treatment systems were also installed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Cooke — who has the backing of House Democrats' campaign arm, which considers the seat a top target as the party seeks to regain the majority — beat progressive Emily Berge to win the Democratic nomination.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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