seconding

verb

Definition of secondingnext
present participle of second
as in adopting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seconding
  1. adopting
  2. abetting
  3. endorsing
  4. reinforcing
  5. advocating
  6. espousing
Verb
  • That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In my view, adopting multiple resilient behaviors can help improve job satisfaction and a sense of organizational inclusion.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adopting
Verb
  • Han’s impeachment motion accuses him of collaborating and abetting Yoon’s declaration of martial law.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But states and localities could pay a high price for abetting unconstitutional raids.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of abetting
Verb
  • Congress could pass legislation endorsing the proposal, compelling reason or not.
    Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Musk’s contributions have ranged from endorsing GB News commentator Alex Armstrong’s call to ban Starmer from office (which is not possible under the UK’s constitution), to commenting on Peters’ work.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of endorsing
Verb
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforcing
Verb
  • Within weeks, over one million individuals met with the digital Santa, advocating their right to be on the nice list.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of advocating
Verb
  • Martin, while espousing a ‘trust the process’ approach, has not shown great faith in his players.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
    Nic Robertson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of espousing
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