seconding

present participle of second

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • American presidents, adopting a generous and indulgent approach, often did little or nothing to oppose Chinese bad acts in the hemisphere.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Nearly two-thirds of younger employees are actively helping older colleagues in adopting and learning to use AI tools, according to a June poll of over 2,000 professionals across the United States and the United Kingdom by hybrid workspace operator International Workplace Group.
    Ernestine Siu Shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Many of the amendments are likely to spark infighting among Republicans as the party battles over whether to become more isolationist in the face of skepticism about assisting foreign countries.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The stock is also up nearly 60% year-to-date, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s business model, which is centered around assisting mobile app developers in publishing and marketing their applications.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trump officials said the prosecution was politically motivated and hindered Adams from aiding in the administration's immigration enforcement plans.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This includes a coordinated donation to the Secret Witness program, which offers rewards for tips aiding the investigation.
    Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Special prosecutors investigating the country’s martial law crisis also indicted on Friday former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who was appointed by Yoon on charges of abetting insurrection and committing perjury, a prosecution spokesperson said.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been spared a jail sentence after pleading guilty to abetting a senior Singapore politician in obstructing the course of justice in a rare gifting scandal in the city-state known for its squeaky clean image.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Gen Z’ers on TikTok have been blasting long almond nails and endorsing short, square nails for their clean minimalist feel.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing City Council President Mary Sheffield for mayor, in a pivotal move that could help the current city council president also shore up her former opponent's strong support base.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • According to the statement, with the backing of PAI, Marcolin has broadened its international reach and enhanced operational efficiency, reinforcing itself as a leading player in the wholesale eyewear market.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The group, first backed by the local laborers’ union in 2024, is primarily advocating for bread-and-butter benefits.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all, outdated approach to leadership, Hinson is helping executives expand their leadership impact by using their own coherent leadership approach, rather than following outdated leadership rules.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • State parties followed suit, helping propel Republicans to unified control of Washington in November.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In the press release regarding the official launch of the Program, Impel co-founder and CEO Devin Daly emphasized the impact the companies hope to make by helping industry employees gain the acumen to effectively work alongside AI.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Seconding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seconding. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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