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
  • Traum said that people interested in adopting or fostering a kitten or cat can reach out to the Dixon SOCKS Facebook page, or email them.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The distinction has often rested on the assumption that couture is handcrafted and ready-to-wear is made by machine; in practice, the two traditions have long overlapped, with each adopting techniques and methods associated with the other.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • Sources told The Times that the federal Environmental Protection Agency is assisting in the toxicology investigation, while state labs are testing weed from the farm.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The directors and cinematographer Eva Kraljević shared a small shepherd’s shed, assisting with various chores including cows that had to be milked twice a day.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • The commentary on the traditional cultural celebration prompted Pulido to put out an open call for invitations to perform at quinceañeras across the Congressional District, aiding his popularity in the region.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The posting notes that this role will include aiding in investigations.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • With the goal of smuggling themselves to Turkey, the women are eventually found out for keeping a secret or two from the conspirators abetting their plan.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors won a 77-year sentence on Wednesday for 27-year-old Kyle Spitze on charges of producing child pornography, possessing and accessing the material, and abetting the distribution of animal crush videos.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of abetting
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  • El-Sayed’s former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, upended the race by endorsing Rogers, renewing focus on tensions over Israel and the party’s direction.
    — Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In a sign of the campaign's competitiveness, many of Iowa's prominent industry groups in agriculture and business declined to weigh in on the contest, endorsing in other contests but not the governor's race.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Additional sound insulation for 2026 helps suppress road and drivetrain noise, further reinforcing the RZ's luxury credentials.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Cutting off access to contraceptives serves the Iranian government’s goal of population growth, reinforcing women’s primary role as reproducers.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Kirsten Schaffer, chief executive officer of WIF, was also in attendance alongside other representatives from the organization, which has spent more than five decades advocating for gender equity in entertainment.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • When Beijing didn't budge during the 2014 movement, some young activists began advocating for Hong Kong’s independence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • Désir, a married father of two young children, is among several people accused of helping advance the conspiracy that culminated in Moïse’s killing.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The competition eventually opened to public voting, with customers and supporters helping Tapestry secure the top spot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of helping
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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