as in regarding
having to do with
respecting your earlier question, I'd like to make an additional comment
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as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
an upstanding senator who is respected by political allies and foes alike
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as in upholding
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Recent Examples of respecting
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The governor, apparently not a fan of Paul’s letter to the Romans about respecting authorities, ignored the orders and continued to let migrants be shredded in the river.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This is the last organization that should be lecturing anyone about respecting the game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
What will be most notable is how designers will push boundaries while still respecting the iconicity and heritage of their maisons.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is about respecting the human side of work.
—Brian Hamilton, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
But the bulk of Larios’ remarks were more serious, touching on subjects such as collaboration, respecting others, self-forgiveness and the importance of work-life balance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.
—Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
These principles include setting high standards and leading by example; respecting the past while driving change; leading with empathy and humanity; and using your position to serve others and create impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The governor, apparently not a fan of Paul’s letter to the Romans about respecting authorities, ignored the orders and continued to let migrants be shredded in the river.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This is the last organization that should be lecturing anyone about respecting the game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
What will be most notable is how designers will push boundaries while still respecting the iconicity and heritage of their maisons.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Labor Day is about respecting the human side of work.
—Brian Hamilton, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
But the bulk of Larios’ remarks were more serious, touching on subjects such as collaboration, respecting others, self-forgiveness and the importance of work-life balance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Over the last 18 years of being plant-based, my reasoning for not eating any sentient being has been influenced by the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain philosophy of ahimsa, a belief system that teaches leading a nonviolent life and respecting all living beings.
—Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There was a connection right from the start that stemmed from knowing and admiring the brand for my entire life growing up in Denmark and being a member of the board of Marimekko before joining as the Creative Director.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, domain names are appreciating assets, and their value tends to grow over time, especially in relation to emerging industries or trending phrases.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This decision transforms monthly rent payments into an appreciating asset that can outlast the business itself.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Well, a new Netflix documentary about Charlie Sheen brings that up, as well as all his other infamous shenanigans.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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Plants normally rely on the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle to fix carbon dioxide into organic compounds.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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The Utah Department of Public Safety released several additional photos in the evening.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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