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 upholding
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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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Recent Examples of respecting
Dr. Jeffrey Singer, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Crawford said the Mexican ended up respecting his punching power and his ability to control the exchanges.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
The House under the Poplars is intended to serve as a prototype for future renovations; allowing residents to update the look and performance of their home, while also respecting the historic significance of the district.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
His work was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts and Crafts movement, respecting the contours of the landscape and using organic materials.
—Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Reveling in the material may go somewhat against the film’s principles, but respecting the little things does not.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
Planes are tight quarters, and respecting others’ personal space goes a long way.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
But the provision requires the administration to affirm every six months the interim government is following through on key benchmarks like fighting terrorism and respecting minority rights.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
And respecting human dignity allows business and organizational leaders to do so in ways that, frankly, few competitors are pursuing.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
In this country, states should consider what those experiences reveal about respecting autonomy at the end of life.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for respecting
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
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Celebrini is among many players his age who grew up admiring Jonathan Toews, who signed a one-year deal with his hometown Jets in July.—
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The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.—
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Images of the moment spread across social media, with some Knicks fans appreciating the reference.—
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Recognizing and appreciating their different backgrounds and experiences could have produced a very different outcome.—
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At the event, his two daughters spoke about what Beam meant to them.—
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Additional information about his condition has not been released and the sheriff's department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for additional comment.—
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If approved, new local sales taxes in Olathe would pay back the stadium bonds instead of going toward other local government functions.—
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Home design is moving beyond aesthetics and toward spaces that actively engage the senses.—
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The aim is to significantly increase the power density and efficiency of water electrolysis to produce green hydrogen based on noble metal-free catalysts in comparison to current systems.—
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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Australian Shearling Clog Slipper Similar to the Ugg’s popular design, these shoes have more coverage around your heel than a standard slip-on style, providing an extra few inches of cushion and protection around your feet.—
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The move means the UAE has removed British universities from a list of higher education institutions eligible for state scholarships amid growing tensions over London's decision not to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, The Financial Times reported.—
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“Respecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respecting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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