seconded

past tense of second

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconded
Verb
  • He was later adopted and raised by his grandmother.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The bounty hunter kills some random dudes who are dumb enough to cross him and steals a Falka doll from some little girls who have adopted the Rats as folk heroes.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This gourmet casserole is as rich and tasty as classic mac and cheese, but with fresh and bright flavor aided by just a touch of oregano and dry mustard.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Weekend games always draw better, and the Penguins are aided by this Sunday afternoon’s game against the Los Angeles Kings taking place on a day when the Steelers play in the evening.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Dogs trained to detect the scent of explosives assisted alongside bomb disposal experts from the Independent Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Police in Katowice at the scene.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The 1980s and ‘90s would prove to be a time of innovation in the fields of genetics and assisted reproductive technology.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 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
  • To date, this and other restoration efforts have helped to restore oyster reefs across nearly 1,800 acres in ten different tributaries to the bay.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks to his musical chops, Sandoval helped lead his team to victory and added cash to the prize pot.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Community perspectives split The Independence School Board endorsed the four-day school week earlier this month, while the Independence Council PTA — a coalition of parent-teacher associations across the district — has declined to take a formal stance one way or the other.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
  • During the last episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian endorsed the conspiracy theory that the 1969 moon landing was faked.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If it was forwarded to you, sign up here.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Hanson was arrested on April 25, 2024, after the FBI forwarded its findings to local authorities, according to KCTV5, KSHB 41 and KMBC 9.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Moore said Wilson passionately advocated for the program over the past decades in Brookfield schools, as segregation can still be prevalent.
    Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Kump is a first-time political candidate who on the campaign trail has advocated for governmental accountability.
    Sofi Zeman October 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Seconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconded. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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