SECONDING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

seconding

verb

present participle of second

as in adopting

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For Toyota, maintaining leadership may require adopting faster decision-making, shorter development cycles and greater organisational flexibility.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The summer of soccer continues — that is the tagline Wrexham are adopting for a tour to build on the men’s World Cup, as well as the club’s strong North American links.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of adopting

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Ukraine also accused Russia of assisting Iran with satellite surveillance of US bases.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 July 2026
The company focuses on assisting individuals and small businesses with at least $10,000 in tax debt through a mix of IRS resolution programs and ongoing tax compliance services.

— Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Definition of assisting

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Five others have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder, including two people accused of aiding Johnson evade investigators, the sheriff's office said.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Additionally, hazelnuts are high in L-arginine, an amino acid that promotes nitric oxide production, aiding blood vessel regulation and helping maintain healthy blood pressure.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Definition of aiding

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Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.

— Shannon Tyler June 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor Donaldson, 60, has denied several charges of aiding and abetting her husband’s alleged offending.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026

Definition of abetting

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Moms for Liberty changed the political make-up of school boards across the state of Florida through a commitment to endorsing school board candidates.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Brunch backlash Does welcoming a political candidate into a business amount to endorsing his campaign?

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of endorsing

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By asking a federal court to extend one of international law’s strongest protections to Rodríguez, the administration is reinforcing a policy shift that began with its recognition of her government in March.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Trump won the state back in 2024, reinforcing Arizona's status as one of the nation's premier swing states.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of reinforcing

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Rather than advocating for individual programs, the organization is helping create the conditions for collective action.

— Keith Brooks, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
The energetic 65-year-old has been a pillar of the filmmaking community as one of the key voices advocating for more Latino representation in film and TV.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of advocating

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Social media became a running chronicle of the movement, helping transform an exam grievance into a national conversation.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Russel serves on the Missouri Minority Health Authority Committee and is involved in SNAP Arts, a program helping students with special needs.

— Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

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