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
  • Readers with persistent scalp issues should still consult a dermatologist before adopting any new routine.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The transition to non-fossil energy has its own inflationary impacts, from the costs to heavy industry of adopting new technologies to the production costs of critical minerals.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • Artem Zub made his season debut Thursday, assisting on Greig's goal.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This configuration allows the bristles to make contact with the scalp, assisting in thorough detangling and ensuring no section is missed, even with voluminous locks.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of assisting
Verb
  • Along with Williams, at least 14 other people, many of them friends and family of the escapees, were arrested and accused of aiding in the escape, including by providing food, cash, transport and shelter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The historical research aiding the film is conducted in collaboration with Caróu Oliveira, a Black historian dedicated to the study of slavery and the daily lives of Black women in the 19th century.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of aiding
Verb
  • Cease fire; stop genocide; end investments abetting settler colonialism.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of abetting
Verb
  • Raki made waves by publicly endorsing CMS candidates before his tenure was up, including two who were running for Nunn’s and Easley’s seats.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
  • His opposition to the California proposal wasn't enough to dissuade the state Democratic Party's executive board from endorsing the measure earlier this year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Residents walked and rode bicycles along the boardwalk as dozers and excavators moved along the beach, reinforcing the several-foot-high berms built to protect homes from the ocean waves.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • For Jim, the potential debt raise is a win for both companies, reinforcing the idea that Nvidia customers are generating strong returns on their AI investments.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • In 2021, Rutinel founded Climate Refarm, which advocated for cutting down on the use of meat and has signed onto letters advocating for raising taxes on meat and dairy.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Seminole County also must set its priorities of advocating for conservation efforts including the Florida Forever acquisition of High Oaks Ranch, a 672-acre rural property in eastern Seminole County near Chuluota.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • Officials were helping more than 50 people in temporary shelters, del Pilar said.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño and warming ocean waters are helping fuel the activity, while an exceptionally strong El Niño could bring more coastal erosion, flooding and damage this winter — especially during high tides.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of helping
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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