SECONDING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

seconding

verb

present participle of second

as in adopting

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Verb

But over the years, many shelters now do offer year-round adoption, realizing that not adopting black cats to good homes only further perpetuates the myth.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
Cloud taught us that adopting a foundation and adopting its next new capability are different jobs.

— Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

Only emergency vehicles will be permitted access, and law enforcement will be redirecting non-emergency traffic and assisting local residents, as needed.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Conrad Bengaluru said it was saddened by the deaths and was assisting authorities.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of assisting

Verb

Edwards previously pleaded guilty to aiding in the preparation of a false tax return on March 25, court records show.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Mercury followed suit later that month, aiding Venus’ soul-searching with its thorough detective work.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 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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Maryland's Governor Wes Moore, who is endorsing an independent candidate in one key Senate race, joins me here on the studio.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Alex Wong | Getty Images The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, better known as AIPAC, plans to stop endorsing candidates, making direct PAC contributions and earmarking contributions to candidates.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorsing

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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

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Huerta, a labor leader who is most known advocating for farmworkers rights alongside activist Cesar Chavez, was instrumental in creating the United Farm Workers union and earned numerous humanitarian awards for her accomplishments.

— Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
The group holds in-person events, and Nabiha can be spotted on college campuses in a blow-up unicorn costume advocating for Bass.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 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

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