as in regards
best wishes
give your mother my respects
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as in admires
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 respects
Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Gwinnett County Police Department The police department has placed Tamang's patrol vehicle outside its headquarters for the public to pay their respects and leave flowers.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
However, in other respects, banning access to social media may be easier.
—Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Which is curious in a politician—especially one so fastidious in other respects.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite his down year, Arraez remained a marvel in some respects.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Men gathered to pay their final respects, carrying the shrouded bodies through the streets before praying over them.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In some respects, our problems aren’t complicated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Ovideo, in many respects, is a little bit of both.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Any workable immigration system will include enforcement but enforcement that accords with the rule of law and respects human rights.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Agree on a plan that respects home needs.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
One that respects effort, capacity, and values.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has argued that American leadership in AI depends on physical infrastructure rather than just software, and said Chinese President Xi Jinping respects this rapid industrial execution.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
This project respects the artist’s voice, the artist’s choices, and the artist’s ownership.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
And Nacua respects their chemistry.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Each capsule creates a private sanctuary on wheels where passengers can go from point A to B in a comfortable, personal space that respects boundaries.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Tehran — On Thursday evenings, Tehran’s largest cemetery comes to life as people flock to pay their respects to lost loved ones.
—Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Gwinnett County Police Department The police department has placed Tamang's patrol vehicle outside its headquarters for the public to pay their respects and leave flowers.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
However, in other respects, banning access to social media may be easier.
—Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Which is curious in a politician—especially one so fastidious in other respects.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite his down year, Arraez remained a marvel in some respects.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Men gathered to pay their final respects, carrying the shrouded bodies through the streets before praying over them.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In some respects, our problems aren’t complicated.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Ovideo, in many respects, is a little bit of both.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Medvedev dismissed speculation that Trump is secretly aligned with Moscow, telling the outlet that Americans elected him and Russia respects that choice.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Any workable immigration system will include enforcement but enforcement that accords with the rule of law and respects human rights.
—Binaifer Nowrojee, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Agree on a plan that respects home needs.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
One that respects effort, capacity, and values.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump has argued that American leadership in AI depends on physical infrastructure rather than just software, and said Chinese President Xi Jinping respects this rapid industrial execution.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
This project respects the artist’s voice, the artist’s choices, and the artist’s ownership.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
And Nacua respects their chemistry.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Each capsule creates a private sanctuary on wheels where passengers can go from point A to B in a comfortable, personal space that respects boundaries.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respects
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Homebuyers tend to be more sensitive than the law, which is still largely unsettled in regards to the topic.—
Franklin Schneider,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only a sophomore, Madej also appreciates what Mikroulis brings to the team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Flavors Defining the Savory Girl Era The savory girl is sophisticated, with a mature palate that appreciates complex flavors.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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