seconded

Definition of secondednext
past tense of second

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconded
Verb
  • Now, for about five years, she's adopted the method for herself.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Many use-of-force policies adopted by police departments endorse that principle.
    Ben Jones, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Canucks managed a push late, aided by a Tage Thompson double minor penalty and a pair of favourable bounces, but the gap in quality between these two teams was evident right from puck drop.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • As his career skyrocketed, Chalamet spent years quietly training — aided by an expert on the sport, Diego Schaaf — by pulling a table-tennis setup along to productions ranging from Dune to Wonka.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Sullivan also assisted on the Americans’ opening goal, a 30th-minute finish tucked away by Charlotte FC homegrown Nimfasha Berchimas.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Foligno assisted on the goal for his first point of the season.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Dolphins, remarkably and abetted hugely by three Jets turnovers all on lost fumbles, never trailed.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Stage one is often abetted by venture capital, as in the case of Uber, which in its early days kept its ride prices artificially low.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, in August 2014, her Modern Family costar Julie Bowen intervened and helped Hyland end her relationship, which, per Hyland's restraining order filing, allegedly led Prokop to threaten to kill her dog and burn down her house.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Misa played seven games in 11 days, collecting seven points, and helped Canada capture the Bronze Medal with a 6-3 win over Finland on Monday.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Hoge said the county organization has not endorsed in the race.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Sheehan has officially endorsed the bill, and believes its passage would save lives.
    Jessica Moore, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Calls are getting forwarded to McKnabb's cellphone.
    Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • If it was forwarded to you, sign up here.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Senators were scheduled to have a recess next week, but many have advocated for sticking around through the weekend and into next week to resolve the crisis.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In Europe, Viktor Orbán has been the only leader who has consistently advocated for peace since the first day of the war.
    Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Seconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconded. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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