seconding

verb

present participle of second
as in adopting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconding
  1. adopting
  2. assisting
  3. aiding
  4. abetting
  5. endorsing
  6. reinforcing
  7. advocating
  8. helping
Verb
  • Many departments across South Florida are adopting AI tools, and some intentionally are not, but the Palm Beach Police Department seems to be on the leading edge of how the technology is being used in law enforcement.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The gap between adopting AI and governing it runs in both directions.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office were assisting, county police said.
    — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office were assisting, county police said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • The man was charged Monday with aiding an enemy state and violating the Military Base and Installations Protection Act.
    — Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • All three were arrested on charges of aiding escape and other offenses relating to a correctional facility, along with unlawful operation of an unmanned aerial device.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • After originally endorsing Holscher’s opponent in the primary, Kelly has since backed Holscher in the race to succeed her.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Teamsters have been enthusiastically endorsing the bill specifically because, while 40-something employers would be difficult to collectively bargain against, DSP workers would be much easier to organize once within Amazon.
    — Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Celebrate small milestones to stay motivated and acknowledge progress along the way, reinforcing positive habits.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With fast-frequency response, voltage control, and black-start capabilities, batteries can instantly counter abrupt shifts in supply and demand, reinforcing grid reliability while diversifying income for project owners.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Behind the jokes, some campaigns have carried serious messages, like a man dressed as a fox advocating for animal rights who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Burnham when the former Manchester mayor returned to parliament in June.
    — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nationally, emergency medicine physicians are doing so by advocating for improved helmeting and educating parents of the risks involved with e-scooters.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • The two have been helping each other shine since the beginning.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of helping
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