seconded

past tense of second

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconded
Verb
  • The British eventually adopted harsh measures to end the revolt.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The team has started testing combinations specifically for B-EUV radiation, which is expected to be adopted in manufacturing within the next decade.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Star further reported that firefighters at the scene did not have advanced life saving equipment on scene, which might have aided in their resuscitation efforts.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This was aided by structural cost reductions of around £120 million, as M&S continued to simplify its store operations and support centres while investing in automation and efficiencies.
    John Choong, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Prior to his Premier League move, Datro Fofana scored 24 goals and assisted a further eight in 65 appearances for Molde, who play in the Eliteserien, Norway’s top-flight.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Dickinson then scored a power-play goal, assisted by Graf, with six seconds left in the second period to draw the Sharks within one goal.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The book details the investigation into a string of unsolved killings in and around the special operations base, revealing a network of narco-trafficking conspiracies that corrupt police abetted and the military covered up.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The book reveals a network of drug trafficking conspiracies that corrupt police abetted and that the military covered up.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk helped Trump's presidential campaigns attract young voters.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Americans have generally endorsed the death penalty, though the gap between those who favor it and those who don’t has shrunk to 10 points.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The demonstration is being organized by NASA Needs Help — a group formed by employees and supporters at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and endorsed by the Goddard Engineers, Scientists and Technicians Association (GESTA).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The state House approved the map on Tuesday and forwarded it to the state Senate.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Their train tickets, hotel bookings, purchases, text messages and phone calls are forwarded to the government.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Regardless of their differences, all Cosmists advocated for the attainment of immortality and colonization of outer space, goals people still strive for today.
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Several members of the Del Mar Historical Society advocated for the Alvarado House, which dates back to the late 1800s, to be part of the master plan.
    Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Seconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconded. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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