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
Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The House under the Poplars is intended to serve as a prototype for future renovations; allowing residents to update the look and performance of their home, while also respecting the historic significance of the district.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
His work was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts and Crafts movement, respecting the contours of the landscape and using organic materials.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Reveling in the material may go somewhat against the film’s principles, but respecting the little things does not.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Planes are tight quarters, and respecting others’ personal space goes a long way.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
But the provision requires the administration to affirm every six months the interim government is following through on key benchmarks like fighting terrorism and respecting minority rights.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
In this country, states should consider what those experiences reveal about respecting autonomy at the end of life.
—Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The House under the Poplars is intended to serve as a prototype for future renovations; allowing residents to update the look and performance of their home, while also respecting the historic significance of the district.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
His work was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts and Crafts movement, respecting the contours of the landscape and using organic materials.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Reveling in the material may go somewhat against the film’s principles, but respecting the little things does not.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Planes are tight quarters, and respecting others’ personal space goes a long way.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
But the provision requires the administration to affirm every six months the interim government is following through on key benchmarks like fighting terrorism and respecting minority rights.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
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
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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Images of the moment spread across social media, with some Knicks fans appreciating the reference.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recognizing and appreciating their different backgrounds and experiences could have produced a very different outcome.—
Richard Besser,
STAT,
6 Jan. 2026
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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If approved, new local sales taxes in Olathe would pay back the stadium bonds instead of going toward other local government functions.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Home design is moving beyond aesthetics and toward spaces that actively engage the senses.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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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Australian Shearling Clog Slipper Similar to the Ugg’s popular design, these shoes have more coverage around your heel than a standard slip-on style, providing an extra few inches of cushion and protection around your feet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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