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
  • Following an internal cruise industry review, in 2012 international cruise organizations adopted a new policy requiring ships to hold mandatory muster drills before leaving port.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026
  • This has proved to improve safety and efficiency where it has been adopted.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of adopted
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  • Detectives with Boise’s criminal investigation division also aided in the investigation, which is ongoing.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
  • That image has faded, however, aided by stricter policing, banning orders and the general gentrification of an increasingly expensive game.
    — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of aided
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  • Both goals were assisted by crosses from superstar Lionel Messi.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • Folsom police also assisted with evacuations, scene security and traffic control.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of assisted
Verb
  • Apple on Friday sued OpenAI in federal court, alleging the ChatGPT maker stole company secrets, abetted by ex-Apple employees.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, was found to have aided and abetted her husband’s offenses for witnessing the abuse and doing nothing to intervene.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Definition of abetted
Verb
  • China’s energy resilience and its ability to quickly and cheaply produce goods for other nations have helped buffer some of the economic impact from the war in Iran.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Away from basketball, Arison has helped lead Carnival Corporation for more than three decades.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of helped
Verb
  • Last Month, Wilson endorsed Gilbert in an event that included a ceremonial passing of the torch.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Grammas, whose union endorsed the Republican governor, denied Lombardo received any special treatment.
    — Jessica Hill, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • The child’s vehicle was impounded and potential charges were forwarded to the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • If it was forwarded to you, here’s where to sign up for this free newsletter.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of forwarded
Verb
  • Graham strongly advocated for the bill, which has faced strong opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 July 2026
  • Others advocated for a return to the weekly drop schedule that's been embraced by streamers like HBO Max and Hulu to build interest.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
Definition of advocated
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