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
  • The War Horse reported on VA-medical-center policies that recommended discharging most patients from therapy after just eight sessions (far too few, according to many providers), an approach that the VA has denied adopting.
    — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Travelers are rapidly adopting AI for trip planning, with over half already using it and 75% planning future use, significantly outpacing the industry.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • However, cooler heads prevailed, with respectful interactions afterward, and Khabib Nurmagomedov even assisting Song.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While Taunton was assisting, another vehicle hydroplaned toward them and Taunton pushed a person at the scene out of the way.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • The 22-year-old ran out to his balcony and filmed a chaotic scene of officers aiding a victim and people scattering as the shots rang out.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If investors see this play out, this overhang on the stock may ease, further aiding valuation.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Candidates including Democratic billionaire Tom Steyer paid thousands of dollars to influencers who posted videos endorsing Steyer or talking about him in a positive light.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has been weighing in heavily on the midterm races, frequently endorsing candidates who have stepped out of line from the MAGA agenda.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • At the center, a Geometric CNC Fuller visually reduces the mass of the blade while reinforcing Razorbill's distinctive multi-faceted character.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Michon will be tasked with expanding Messika’s retail footprint, reinforcing its organization and distribution, and accelerating brand-building across the region.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Trump’s Truth Social post came after a meeting with actor Jon Voight, one of the president’s designated Hollywood ambassadors who has played a key role in lobbying for the film industry and advocating for a federal tax credit.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to advocating for women and girls.
    — Terry Gross, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • Their first seven runs came off the lefty’s heater, helping the Cubs build a 9-0 advantage through four innings.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Here’s a look at how policy changes and protocol changes in high school football are helping make the sport safer.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of helping
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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