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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
  • While multiple organizers said some funders had expressed an interest in adopting different strategies, racial justice organizers have felt that as a betrayal.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Entrepreneurs across China are adopting AI in the hopes of cutting costs, remaining competitive, and aligning their firms with Beijing’s priorities.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • The Trojans ran the ball from shotgun with a tight end (or two) assisting while completing passes off play-action — with RPOs and quick passes to negate Mizzou’s rush.
    — PJ Green September 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation, police said.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • Those convicted of aiding suicide in Canada can face up to 14 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Millard was charged with aiding a felon, and Wallace was charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 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
Verb
  • In a poll provided to Axios, the president’s pollster urged Republican candidates not to say clippable pro-data center things on camera, while endorsing consumer-friendly regulations on data center construction.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Tuesday that soldiers from an engineering regiment were reinforcing border guard infrastructure along the Polish-Ukrainian frontier.
    — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders are responsible for modeling those behaviors, setting clear expectations and reinforcing them through coaching and feedback.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • The program has also evolved to put a greater emphasis on mental wellbeing, with Harry advocating for mental fitness and communication skills to be incorporated into the curriculum.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media (ARIAM), becoming the first music company to join the group advocating for the responsible adoption of AI throughout the creative industry.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • Whole Foods is providing additional flowers, helping Petals with Promise reach even more people after the outdoor growing season ends.
    — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The adaptation arrives at the original series’ 10th anniversary, a show many credit with helping bring K-drama to global audiences.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of helping
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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