seconded

verb

past tense of second
as in adopted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconded
  1. adopted
  2. aided
  3. assisted
  4. abetted
  5. helped
  6. endorsed
  7. forwarded
  8. advocated
Verb
  • But on Thursday, the Missouri Supreme Court ordered the state to use a different map adopted in 2022 for the imminent 2026 general election.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • In North Carolina, where the G20 meeting in Chapel Hill took place, dozens of local governments have adopted moratoriums or tighter zoning rules as data center proposals spread across the state.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopted
Verb
  • Ukraine launched deadly strikes in recent months on the facilities of Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, saying the company sells dual-use goods that have aided the Kremlin’s war effort.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • What followed was eight days of evacuation by the Royal Navy aided by a fleet of small private boats that crossed the English Channel to aid in getting the men off the beaches.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aided
Verb
  • The dogs assisted with tasks including herding, hunting and pulling sleds.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Alexandra Cvijanovich, a pediatrician in New Mexico, once assisted with a case of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis—a rare, deadly form of brain inflammation that typically develops seven to ten years after a case of measles.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisted
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  • Some of the mayhem devolves into silliness, including a foot chase through Red Square (doubled by Budapest’s Heroes’ Square abetted with digital effects) and a vehicular chase in which Nick and Troy drive a nuclear missile launcher.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Steering response is quick, precise and abetted by standard rear-axle steering and adaptive damping that cushions bumps and keeps the car level and stable in quick maneuvers.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of abetted
Verb
  • Wearing something slightly more playful also helped keep the whole day from feeling too serious or dramatic.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Van Noy’s familiarity with defensive coordinator Brian Flores helped Minnesota’s pursuit.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of helped
Verb
  • Members of the political organization later voted on which of these candidates would be endorsed by the group.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Many candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America have defeated more moderate Democrats in primaries this campaign cycle, and the GOP has sought to capitalize on the Democrats' leftward shift as their own brand sinks in the polls.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • Scott allegedly forwarded the report to athletic director Peter Collins, who then involved principal Jason Smith.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The case will be forwarded to the Yuba County District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution, sheriff’s officials said.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of forwarded
Verb
  • The term has roots in the looksmaxxing community, which has advocated for some extreme methods to achieve physical attractiveness.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Environmental groups advocated for SB 954 over concerns that the CEQA exemption could allow heavily polluting facilities to bypass environmental review.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocated
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“Seconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconded. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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