SECONDING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

seconding

verb

present participle of second

as in adopting

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According to Heat World, the Oscar-winning actress is considering adopting another child.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Aug. 2026
Venture capitalists are quickly adopting AI for tasks like sourcing and research, with firms leveraging it to structure meeting notes and manage institutional memory.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

Vinicius Jr started each of Brazil’s five matches at the World Cup and played a starring role in the group stage, lashing in an excellent goal against Morocco, scoring and assisting against Haiti, and adding a brace against Scotland.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The Florida Immigration Coalition argues that Miami should prioritize its police resources for public safety rather than assisting the federal government with immigration enforcement.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of assisting

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In response, Parkwood and the superstar encouraged those seeking to support relief efforts to donate to Food For The Poor and World Central Kitchen, both actively aiding affected communities.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of aiding

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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
The White House has in recent days also pressured Israel’s leader to condemn Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinians in the West Bank, which soldiers stand accused of abetting.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of abetting

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Tubman asked Douglass to write a letter endorsing her character and accomplishments for inclusion in the book.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 24, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed endorsing you as the next majorityLeader if Democrats retake control of the Senate.

— NBC news, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorsing

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These funds have been vital for reinforcing vulnerable coastal infrastructure against severe weather, addressing deferred maintenance, and ensuring the long-term preservation of key visitor-facing structures.

— Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Micron , Broadcom , Synopsys and Cadence Design also appeared on the sympathy list, reinforcing how Nvidia has become a read-through for companies across the chip space.

— Nick Wells, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reinforcing

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Norcross’ mother, Anne Carol Conner Norcross, spent years advocating for seniors and underserved Camden residents.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Distinguished faculty, postdocs and students from around the world take turns advocating for their target.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of advocating

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The fewer than 200 attendees at last week’s semi-secret session in the museum’s intimate Clive Davis Theater had done a good job of helping keep the nature of the performance under wraps until now.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
As part of the effort, the Treasury Department designated nearly 60 individuals, entities, and vessels accused of helping Iran evade previously existing sanctions.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

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