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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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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After a few beats of admiring the group and the video, the woman leaves.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Spend the day hiking one of the nearby trails, shopping through the central square, and admiring the winding paths and colorful homes.—
Hayley Domin,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Preposition
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The prosecutor asked Parra if the case was about race or self-defense, and Parra said no.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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And there are a lot of things to be very rightly and understandably terrified of right now, and uncertainty about what's to come.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Defined‑benefit pensions gave way to 401(k)s; long‑term care remained largely uncovered; tax and housing policy rewarded holding onto appreciating property rather than making room.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Preposition
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San Antonio's star big man has intentionally tried to get the ball close to the basket rather than drift toward the 3-point line, and he's been rewarded with two baskets at the rim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Mark and Jacob were with their mother and younger sibling in a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road when witnesses said two cars sped toward them.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
9 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,
12 June 2026
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Ariana Grande was crystal clear in the White House’s comments section on TikTok.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Preposition
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The funding will also help pay for the replacement of a large drainage culvert near Sierra College Boulevard on English Colony Way at Clover Valley Creek, along with the construction of a new bridge and roadway improvements on Garden Bar Road at Doty Ravine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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