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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Enforcement must focus on those who pose real threats while respecting due process.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Alice empowers teams to regain control over fragmented systems, ensure communication, and extract meaningful insights, all while respecting security and operational constraints.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Founder Gary McBournie brings an artful sophistication to his interiors and the designer is an expert at renovating historical spaces, respecting the past while incorporating fresh ideas.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Leonard was a sensitive and diplomatic director, respecting the actors to bring their unique experiences and talent to the scene.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Look for ideas that support joy while respecting your goals, like visiting secondhand stores or seeing a matinee showing rather than a full-price one.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Overall, education policy should prepare students for real world success while respecting taxpayers and parental authority.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Enforcement must focus on those who pose real threats while respecting due process.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Alice empowers teams to regain control over fragmented systems, ensure communication, and extract meaningful insights, all while respecting security and operational constraints.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Founder Gary McBournie brings an artful sophistication to his interiors and the designer is an expert at renovating historical spaces, respecting the past while incorporating fresh ideas.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Having the mayor respecting the traditions of others is critical.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Leonard was a sensitive and diplomatic director, respecting the actors to bring their unique experiences and talent to the scene.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 9 Feb. 2026
That curriculum encourages public school children to embrace 13 principles, including being honest, respecting authority and resolving conflicts without violence.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Look for ideas that support joy while respecting your goals, like visiting secondhand stores or seeing a matinee showing rather than a full-price one.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 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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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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The athletes playing for Canada and Sweden used to be close off the ice — huge rivals, sure, but admiring of each other’s skills.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chris and Liz Hayward, New Jersey residents with a condominium near the beach, were sunning themselves on the sand on Tuesday, admiring the new Tower 11, decorated with a scuba diver and fish.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over time, a glass-half-empty mindset trains partners to look for problems rather than moments worth appreciating.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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The alternative to appreciating the fact that one of the most listened-to artists on the planet is also a breathtaking showman with an altruistic heart is pretending that Kid Rock had the more impactful evening.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the next five years, only one game per season was played in London, with many owners skeptical about sacrificing revenue from home games in a market dominated by the Premier League.—
Tom Chitty,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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In his view, Mercor’s work is a step toward solving bigger problems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The trend toward a more sustainable Mardi Gras has been growing for years and includes a small but growing variety of more thoughtful throws like food, soaps and sunglasses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Preposition
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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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