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
While accepting the Living Legend Icon Award, Hill opened up about the importance of respecting others' dignity. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Today, Greenbush said parents play the biggest role in protecting child actors, starting with respecting their children's wishes. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 There are some grievances in this that have appeared in Curb like respecting wood, the happy new year line, the chat and cut, is that intentional? Peter White, Deadline, 26 June 2026 These agents often need to collaborate while sharing context and respecting organizational policies. Nishanth Prakash, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 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. Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 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 Heed the advice because this drive is about admiring the area and respecting the environment. Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 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 the photos, Owens— who's wearing a matching suit jacket — is admiring her in the back.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • In other words, this robotaxi makeover seems designed for the people sitting inside, not the engineers admiring it from the curb.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Preposition
  • There’s been a lot of discussion about HBO’s decision to hold House of the Dragon’s second season to eight episodes.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • There generally is no need to proceed with more intensive cardiac screening tests that people hear about for athletes at the professional or high-level collegiate sports level.
    Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • CEOs often feel that boards ask for more detail without appreciating the burden.
    David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Of course, appreciating sharks does not mean ignoring basic beach safety.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Preposition
  • Within a minute of coming on for Dani Olmo in the 85th minute, Spain were already targeting Merino with crosses, Pedro Porro flighting one towards him that sailed just over his head.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Aguilar drove toward his home on Thurston Circle, where a neighbor’s camera showed the Impala cruise down the quiet residential street, music blaring.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Preposition
  • Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • The Giants took a robust step on Thursday night in their quest to avoid becoming the worst team in Major League Baseball.
    Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Preposition
  • Must-see paintings include Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Raphael’s Madonna of the Goldfinch, and Caravaggio’s Bacchus.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Dugan's case marked the first time that a state judge in Wisconsin went to trial on charges of obstructing immigration agents.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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