cam·paign
(ˌ)kam-ˈpān 
1
: a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
the bombing campaign
2
: a connected series of operations designed to bring about a particular result
election campaign
an advertising campaign
campaigned; campaigning; campaigns
: to go on, engage in, or conduct a campaign
campaigned for the presidency
: to enter (something, such as a horse or boat) in competition
was at that time campaigning a big steeplechase stable—
A. H. Higginson
A. H. Higginson
campaigner
noun
Synonyms
Examples of campaign in a Sentence
Noun
The group launched a campaign to protect the area from commercial development.
The university is organizing a campaign to attract a more diverse student population.
Verb
She campaigned to save the town library.
He campaigned hard to get more funding.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
Recent Examples on the WebUSA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The case: The investigation involves a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress, during the 2016 presidential campaign.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The campaign said to expect several Educators for Biden-Harris events over the next few days, beginning with events in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada,; Concord, New Hampshire,; and Lansing, Michigan.
—Libby Cathey, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Biden was using the event, which caps a three-day campaign swing in a battleground state critical to his reelection effort, to also sustain the pressure on Trump.
—Zeke Miller, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
But a lot of campaigns are courting influencers right now.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
On April 12, Upton was named one of the faces of the fashion brand’s 2024 spring/summer campaign alongside model Kendra Bailey.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
And public efforts to promote better nutrition compete with marketing campaigns by the food industry, which has much more money to spend.
—Dan Charles, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Councilmember Moreno set up a committee for her 2020 campaign but closed it the following year, records show.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
Both Biden and Harris campaigned in North Carolina last month, highlighting their health care messaging.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden stopped by a Sheetz for snacks this week while campaigning in Pennsylvania.
—Michael Rubinkam, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bragg, a Democrat, campaigned as an avid criminal justice reformer.
—Ben Adler, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The couple memorably launched the Heads Together campaign through The Royal Foundation with Prince Harry in 2016 to smash stigmas surrounding conversations and help with mental health and have continued raising awareness ever since.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Challenging Democratic Leaders: Protests over the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza are disrupting the activities of Democratic officials, complicating their ability to campaign during a pivotal election year.
—Sheera Frenkel, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Schwartz, the attorney for the dissidents, has asked the court to intervene so candidates whom the NLRB determined were illegally fired, such as Spence, can campaign in non-work areas of Amazon's property.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
That same month Özer was born, a charismatic orator with a sympathetic gaze and push-broom mustache began campaigning through Istanbul’s streets in a paisley kipper tie.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
That appears to be the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
The case: The investigation involves a $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult-film actress, during the 2016 presidential campaign.
—Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The campaign said to expect several Educators for Biden-Harris events over the next few days, beginning with events in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada,; Concord, New Hampshire,; and Lansing, Michigan.
—Libby Cathey, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Biden was using the event, which caps a three-day campaign swing in a battleground state critical to his reelection effort, to also sustain the pressure on Trump.
—Zeke Miller, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
But a lot of campaigns are courting influencers right now.
—Leah Feiger, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2024
On April 12, Upton was named one of the faces of the fashion brand’s 2024 spring/summer campaign alongside model Kendra Bailey.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
And public efforts to promote better nutrition compete with marketing campaigns by the food industry, which has much more money to spend.
—Dan Charles, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Councilmember Moreno set up a committee for her 2020 campaign but closed it the following year, records show.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024
Verb
Early in 2016, Pryor volunteered as an Arkansas Traveler, campaigning door-to-door in New Hampshire for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
—Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024
Both Biden and Harris campaigned in North Carolina last month, highlighting their health care messaging.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2024
President Joe Biden stopped by a Sheetz for snacks this week while campaigning in Pennsylvania.
—Michael Rubinkam, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024
Bragg, a Democrat, campaigned as an avid criminal justice reformer.
—Ben Adler, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The couple memorably launched the Heads Together campaign through The Royal Foundation with Prince Harry in 2016 to smash stigmas surrounding conversations and help with mental health and have continued raising awareness ever since.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Challenging Democratic Leaders: Protests over the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza are disrupting the activities of Democratic officials, complicating their ability to campaign during a pivotal election year.
—Sheera Frenkel, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Schwartz, the attorney for the dissidents, has asked the court to intervene so candidates whom the NLRB determined were illegally fired, such as Spence, can campaign in non-work areas of Amazon's property.
—Haleluya Hadero, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
That same month Özer was born, a charismatic orator with a sympathetic gaze and push-broom mustache began campaigning through Istanbul’s streets in a paisley kipper tie.
—Leif Wenar, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Campaign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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