Definition of respectingnext

respecting

2 of 3

noun

respecting

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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
  • In March 2025, an exchange between Affleck and Samuel made headlines after Samuel was filmed admiring a $6,000 pair of Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers in a video shared on Instagram.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Since most people don't share my enthusiasm for admiring brigade controls, Rolls-Royce has come up with a way to re-engineer the helm to tuck the gubbins away until needed again.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • Now, that cost has spiraled to about $33, according to [Gulf Oil's Tom] Kloza.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • And while a grant proposal is currently before the Department of Defense to extend research support for another five years, the NCAA is noncommittal about its future funding of the project.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rick Hanson’s advice on appreciating positive experiences suggests that being present can be just as important as the money spent on an outing.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Known as Kōdō, the art of appreciating incense is considered one of Japan’s three classical arts, alongside the tea ceremony and ikebana.
    — Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Its components must balance dexterity, durability, cost, and ease of maintenance, particularly as the robot moves toward wider industrial use.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Zoledronate might also offer a way to increase the number and activity of these immune cells, while tarlatamab could help direct their attack towards tumors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Preposition
  • Deep Com Roots, the international sales arm of Spain’s ISII Group, is seeing that demand translate into sales beyond Spain.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • At least four deaths were linked to Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, which came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane Friday near Destin, Fla.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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