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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
Mark Twain, Noah Webster, and President Theodore Roosevelt are among past advocates of a reformed spelling system
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as in lawyer
a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations
with such a strong case against him, he's going to need the best advocate that money can buy
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as in to endorse
to promote the interests or cause of
environmentalists advocating agricultural methods designed to slow the destruction of rain forests
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Recent Examples of advocate
James Taylor,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
More than 40 percent of French homes still do not have solar protection on the windows, Maider Olivier, a climate advocate with the Foundation for Housing of the Disadvantaged, told me.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Matt Minton,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Nor was Governor Trumbull alone in advocating for colonial rights and liberty.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
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Noun
Safety advocates say summer can be one of the riskiest times of year for people under 18, especially when students no longer have the daily structure of school.
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James Taylor,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
More than 40 percent of French homes still do not have solar protection on the windows, Maider Olivier, a climate advocate with the Foundation for Housing of the Disadvantaged, told me.
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Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Verb
Throughout the season, Sydney advocates for the kitchen to function without people constantly yelling over each other.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Nor was Governor Trumbull alone in advocating for colonial rights and liberty.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocate
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The opposition vastly outspent the proponents, but analysts also attributed the loss to the lack of voter trust in city government, where years of fiscal struggles and bad real estate transactions have tarnished City Hall’s image.
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Davis' career began not as a music impresario, but a lawyer.
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But the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals disagreed, and Saldaño's lawyers appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Schlossberg was endorsed by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the 86-year-old Democratic icon who met Schlossberg’s grandfather.
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The democratic socialist endorsed in three competitive House primary matchups, breaking with Democratic leaders by supporting leftist candidates who were unafraid to criticize Israel and push for ambitious economic policies.
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Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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There are many reasons why, said Matthew Billips, an Atlanta anti-discrimination and civil rights plaintiffs’ attorney.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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Clear expectations help everyone support your goals.
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In the leadership and care phase, your role is that of an advocator.
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“Advocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocate. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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