Definition of respectingnext

respecting

2 of 3

noun

respecting

3 of 3

verb

present participle of respect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of respecting
Verb
Tools that detect hazards, monitor occupancy levels or identify emergency situations without collecting personally identifiable information can improve safety while respecting privacy. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The model is also better at staying oriented, respecting task boundaries, understanding user intent, completing tedious tasks and carrying out multi-step workflows, according to a release. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 The council has its own independent contribution to make respecting the unregulated sweepstakes machines. Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Love the Georgia peach down, but respecting the fidelity of partnership has never been one of her strong points. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Success, Horwell believes, depends on respecting what already exists. Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 Meeks knows when and where to give his lead character distance, respecting that opacity. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The emphasis on respecting migrant workers is, to me, one of the most consequential changes. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Windows needs to start respecting your default browser choice everywhere in the OS. Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 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
  • Inspired by the Old Hollywood bon vivants Hendrix grew up admiring —Zsa Zsa Gabor, among them — Lucy is a wickedly sharp and glamorous 1940s socialite whose shows blend crowd work, magic and vaudevillian stunts.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Or, more specifically, in its central courtyard, admiring a soaring installation of a gridded wooden sculpture.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • The Primetimedirector and Rehearsal pilot got together to make a film about Theranos scamstress Elizabeth Holmes.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That should change how policymakers think about energy security.
    Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The brand works on products that go beyond basic utility, focusing on items that users can carry daily while also appreciating the details behind their construction.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • The company is now working to move the technology from development toward commercial deployment.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
  • The Moon enters diplomatic Libra, drawing your attention toward partnerships, agreements, and the choices that involve more than one person.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.
    Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
  • During the pandemic, car production was capped, and automakers used their limited capacity on building luxury cars, like Maseratis.
    David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
Preposition
  • Kelce is two shy of tying Rice and three touchdown receptions away from sole possession of the record.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Turek is garnering 46% of the vote to Hinson’s 42%, while Libertarian candidate Thomas Laehn is getting 6%, and 6% of voters are undecided, according to the survey from Global Strategy Group conducted for Turek’s campaign.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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