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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The other members struggle with their desire to keep their children safe through herd immunity while respecting the rights of the individual parents.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
That means respecting your time.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
That was one of the more subdued negative responses, many of which focus around respecting the dead.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This deeply felt connection can guide researchers in respecting boundaries in interviews.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
All eligible applications are thoroughly evaluated, ranked, and the available budget for that call is then allocated in descending order of this ranking, respecting the support amounts requested by each project, until the budget is fully committed.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 May 2026
The production that Harper and Friedman (who are teaming for the first time) are respecting at the Duke of York’s is a version of the one that Sheppard helmed at the 120-seat Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester six years ago.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Professionalism means showing up prepared, delivering on promises and respecting your audience.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Verb
Making jewelry out of vintage memorabilia is even more challenging, as Villa is adamant about respecting the integrity of the original pieces.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The other members struggle with their desire to keep their children safe through herd immunity while respecting the rights of the individual parents.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
That means respecting your time.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
That was one of the more subdued negative responses, many of which focus around respecting the dead.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
This deeply felt connection can guide researchers in respecting boundaries in interviews.
—Ankolika De, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
All eligible applications are thoroughly evaluated, ranked, and the available budget for that call is then allocated in descending order of this ranking, respecting the support amounts requested by each project, until the budget is fully committed.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 May 2026
The production that Harper and Friedman (who are teaming for the first time) are respecting at the Duke of York’s is a version of the one that Sheppard helmed at the 120-seat Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester six years ago.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Professionalism means showing up prepared, delivering on promises and respecting your audience.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 12 May 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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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
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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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While the Eiffel Tower is a must-see, experts suggest admiring it from afar for better views.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The authors then matched high-fraud ZIP codes to areas with fast-appreciating home prices.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Without appreciating the danger of going so close to the water’s edge, Grace stood with her back to the sea.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Preposition
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Residents in the area have been notified about the incident and the risks associated with rabies exposure, officials said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Preposition
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While the Kimpton Seafire is more oriented towards families, those looking for a more hip, younger vibe will find it at Hotel Indigo, the resort’s sister property next door.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Russia fired eight of its advanced hypersonic Zircon missiles toward Ukraine, the air force said, but none were intercepted.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Preposition
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Clark and her partners were able to interview Nash, who left DNA on a Wingstop cup, as first reported by the San Bernardino Sun.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
Preposition
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Politically, while there may have been the Ginsberg who was the heroic advocate for free expression in a 1956 California State Superior Court obscenity trial concerning Howl, there was also the Ginsberg who was a defender of NAMBLA in the 1980s (on first amendment grounds, but still).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Economic forum The attacks came as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, or SPIEF, a major business event known as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s version of Davos, gets underway in the city on Wednesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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