seconding

present participle of second

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconding
Verb
  • Beyond mere modernization, adopting these predictive tools helps solve infrastructure’s persistent optics problem.
    Gregg Herrin, Fortune, 13 June 2026
  • Ninety percent of enterprises are actively adopting AI agents, according to a survey by Kong, and 79% of enterprises expect full-scale adoption of agentic AI in the next three years.
    Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Ferndale police say the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is assisting in their investigation.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Potential applications include assisting visitors with information, providing companionship, supporting learning activities, and helping organizations deliver more engaging customer experiences.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The famous star of stage and screen was an outspoken opponent of fascism before World War II, devoting his time and money to relief groups aiding victims of Nazi Germany.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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
Verb
  • While the anti-migration League has backed opening discussion, Meloni’s Brothers of Italy and centrist allies have been more cautious about endorsing a proposal linked to extremist circles, amid concerns over legal risks and internal divisions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 June 2026
  • They were viewed as Xavi endorsing Laporta’s main rival at the ballot box - Victor Font - during the build-up to a March election Laporta won.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • For the first time on Shark Week, the full range of great white hunting tactics will be revealed, reinforcing their status as one of the ocean’s top predator.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
  • Research from McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to outperform financially than those in the bottom quartile, reinforcing the growing business case for inclusive leadership.
    Jack Hayes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • However, a growing number of residents have been regularly showing up to city council meetings advocating for a moratorium on data center development, pointing to issues with noise pollution, water use, and electricity costs.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
  • In response to the disparities on the field, NFL cheerleaders have filed lawsuits advocating for fair pay and better working conditions — several of which have been settled privately, according to The Guardian.
    Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • Lockheed Martin leaders also discuss the role of artificial intelligence in helping analyze data faster, identify potential threats, and support timely responses.
    Paid Content by Lockheed Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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