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
Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Commenters on the post seemed to resonate with many users, with several commenting on the importance of respecting personal boundaries, especially regarding food.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
K-pop’s success came from respecting diversity and embracing world cultures, but still holding onto Korea’s unique identity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Bonitzer twists those facts into a story of clashing egos and huge commissions, with André doing his best to broker a sale while respecting the wishes of the paintings’ rightful heirs, as well of those of his money-hungry employer.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Kittens also learn important behaviors—such as grooming, using the litter-box, and respecting play boundaries—more naturally from one another than from humans.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When asked about the state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vance said both sides are largely respecting the terms of the agreement.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Not respecting her wishes at all.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
And respecting human dignity allows business and organizational leaders to do so in ways that, frankly, few competitors are pursuing.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Toklas went on to fiercely uphold the author’s legacy, honoring Stein’s apparent desire to be understood while at the same time respecting her equally strong wish to remain elusive.
—Daphne Merkin, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
Commenters on the post seemed to resonate with many users, with several commenting on the importance of respecting personal boundaries, especially regarding food.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
K-pop’s success came from respecting diversity and embracing world cultures, but still holding onto Korea’s unique identity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Bonitzer twists those facts into a story of clashing egos and huge commissions, with André doing his best to broker a sale while respecting the wishes of the paintings’ rightful heirs, as well of those of his money-hungry employer.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
Kittens also learn important behaviors—such as grooming, using the litter-box, and respecting play boundaries—more naturally from one another than from humans.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
When asked about the state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vance said both sides are largely respecting the terms of the agreement.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Not respecting her wishes at all.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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Celebrini is among many players his age who grew up admiring Jonathan Toews, who signed a one-year deal with his hometown Jets in July.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yang jumped in, appreciating his photo of Bailey in a black jumpsuit hoisting himself up on a set of gymnastic rings.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Similarly mundane material is given to Seth Rogen (as a fellow rabbi more concerned with having fun than appreciating the faith), Kate Berlant (as Rogen’s partner in faith), and Alex Karpovsky (as another rabbi, this one invited to join Noah’s temple).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Oct. 2025
Preposition
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Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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The patriots’ dreams of liberty ricocheted around much of the rest of the planet, too, pushing questions about human dignity, popular sovereignty, and citizenship toward the top of the global agenda and equipping rights seekers everywhere with a potent new vocabulary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Row between stores The backlash towards Shein has extended beyond demonstrations on the street and government probes.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Flight reductions The FAA has required 40 airports across the country to reduce the number of flights per day.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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