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
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Part of being a writer friend (and just a friend in general) is respecting the fact that everyone has the same amount of hours in the day, and some of us have way more on our plate than usual.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Again, Darvas said, Hungary could follow Poland's path by staying mostly closed to migration but still respecting EU law and thus ending those fines.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is knowing your limits, and respecting them.
—Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Ava similarly buddies up to Lindsay without respecting her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Lewbel said Flock’s mission is to provide communities with tools that support public safety while respecting local laws and community values.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sea glass becomes a symbol of curiosity, honesty, respecting other’s property, the beauty of teamwork, fond memories, and the sweet connection between mother and daughter.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Every artist stressed the importance of respecting the source material while finding opportunities to innovate.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Part of being a writer friend (and just a friend in general) is respecting the fact that everyone has the same amount of hours in the day, and some of us have way more on our plate than usual.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Again, Darvas said, Hungary could follow Poland's path by staying mostly closed to migration but still respecting EU law and thus ending those fines.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The first is knowing your limits, and respecting them.
—Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Ava similarly buddies up to Lindsay without respecting her.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Lewbel said Flock’s mission is to provide communities with tools that support public safety while respecting local laws and community values.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.
—Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 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 piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the long trek back to Earth, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reminded viewers that appreciating and tending Earth doesn’t require the journey of a lifetime.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Sam and Ashley Levinson were so welcoming, always appreciating my work.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Wilson wrote and spoke often about how the Black family was ripped apart by chattel slavery and how that foundational act of societal violence cascaded and compounded throughout Black life in 20th century America.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The great Bard of Pittsburgh wrote dramas about the African American experience in every decade of the last century, of course.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Water Tower Place is about to get a complete $170 million makeover, a big step toward its recovery after years of financial struggle and the loss of several major tenants.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Participatory journalism, and especially crowd-sourcing, describes these more coordinated efforts, in which the collective efforts of a group of users are put toward completing a task or generating content.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Preposition
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Diana’s prep schoolmate Delissa Needham will appear in the series, speaking on camera for the first time, plus hairdresser Sam McKnight, astrologer Penny Thornton and confidante Daily Mail journalist Richard Kay.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Preposition
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Toward the end of 2023, Dukes was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase from west suburban Oak Brook to Chicago.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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