seconded

verb

Definition of secondednext
past tense of second
as in adopted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconded
  1. adopted
  2. abetted
  3. endorsed
  4. forwarded
  5. advocated
Verb
  • From the start, the duo adopted an iterative design process, relying on small, focused experiments to shape their platform.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Several more jurisdictions have adopted the GLOBE rules and domestic minimum top-up taxes that are intended to be in line with the GLOBE rules.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of adopted
Verb
  • In City Council, the two were eagerly abetted by others who included Ald.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2024
  • The charges stem from Hunter’s reckless lifestyle, abetted and financed by his willingness to trade shamelessly on the family name.
    Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of abetted
Verb
  • Keep reading for the best whitening toothpastes the internet has to offer, all endorsed by dentists.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • If the proposal is endorsed by the Malagasy government, the Barren Isles would gain permanent protective status.
    Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of endorsed
Verb
  • The spokesperson forwarded a 73-page update on the maternal mortality crisis that had been sent to Congress this past July.
    Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Westerman had forwarded the photos to the man who later killed himself after being questioned by police.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of forwarded
Verb
  • Pressley advocated for Biden to commute federal death sentences in a press conference earlier this month.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of advocated
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seconded

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