seconding

present participle of second

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconding
Verb
  • Universities have been told their federal funding is contingent on adopting anti-transgender policies on issues like bathroom access.
    NPR, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The extraordinary lengths to which the Administration has gone to punish educational institutions for adopting such programs are familiar by now.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Startups like ​​NoamAI have introduced support systems powered by AI aimed at assisting the towers.
    Eoin Higgins, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
  • That friend is alleged to have sold the information to others, and those others placed bets on the prop bet of Terry scoring under, assisting under, shooting under the line set by various bet houses.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • City leaders have touted the extension as important to connecting many of the city’s entertainment, business and cultural landmarks and aiding the region’s growth and tourism.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This included prominent businessmen, landowners, poets, novelists, and local officials who were detested for abetting Japanese rule.
    Kornel Chang September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Special prosecutors investigating the country’s martial law crisis also indicted on Friday former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who was appointed by Yoon on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury, a prosecution spokesperson said.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Everyone jokes about Shannon and her Spanx, which is really missing a Kerastase Thermatique trick here by not endorsing Shannon.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Why had Pelosi issued a statement endorsing Harris so soon?
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • His campaign has drawn high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, reinforcing his status as the left’s standard-bearer in the race.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The images are complemented by a throwback-style video recorded with early 2000s camcorder technology, reinforcing Re/Done’s typical affinity for vintage visuals.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Legislators nationwide are advocating to expand coverage, as the drugs can cost hundreds of dollars per month without insurance.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • As a member of the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Yeraldin plays a role in elevating student voices, advocating for improvements in academics, extracurriculars and campus life.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds that pack a nutritional punch, helping to support stable blood sugar levels thanks to their high fiber and protein content.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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