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
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
One of the most important things for them, beyond respecting the characters, was the look.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.
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Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
But respecting someone’s mother should be one of the most basic codes in life.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Heed the advice because this drive is about admiring the area and respecting the environment.
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Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Both are signed through 2027 and are eager to grow together after respecting each other from afar.
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CBS News,
31 May 2026
Making jewelry out of vintage memorabilia is even more challenging, as Villa is adamant about respecting the integrity of the original pieces.
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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.
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Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Verb
Iran has set the bar high, and keeps raising it, by tying any final accord to a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, framed in the text of the agreement as respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
One of the most important things for them, beyond respecting the characters, was the look.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.
—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
But respecting someone’s mother should be one of the most basic codes in life.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Heed the advice because this drive is about admiring the area and respecting the environment.
—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
Both are signed through 2027 and are eager to grow together after respecting each other from afar.
—
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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
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.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
Noun
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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.
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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.
Verb
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After touring the city and admiring the boulevards and parks with dear ol’ mom, Nicholas and Ileana made a bet on the Army-Navy football game, the Journal said.
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Many of the players grew up admiring Brazil, just as many of the Haitian fans flooding this city in their Caribbean nation’s blue and red national colors, to see the game live from the stands.
Preposition
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Fed independence concerns tempered There was much speculation about how Warsh rejoining the Fed as chair would affect the institution’s independence before his first meeting.
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The founding story Parsis tell about their arrival in India dates back centuries.
Verb
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This sustained energy is what many owners report appreciating most after the initial transition.
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Regardless of cause, the Yankees are certainly appreciating Goldschmidt’s vintage performance, which has also featured improved production against right-handed pitchers.
Preposition
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Thomas got a good jump and ran toward the wall in right field, timing his jump perfectly before catching the ball and landing his back flat on the top of the wall.
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Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.
Preposition
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In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its military efforts there, reflecting Kyiv’s broader push to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
Preposition
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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