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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
after working among them for two years in the Peace Corps, she felt compelled to espouse the peasants' cause for social justice
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Recent Examples of espouse
Today, some of the people who espouse techno-utopian and apocalyptic visions have amassed the power to influence, if not determine, the future.
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Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch have been known to hold different political views than Lachlan, with James notably contributing to causes that are not in keeping with the opinions espoused on the cable network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
In the near future, many CEOs may espouse the money-saving potential of automating entry-level jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Thanks for coming on here and espousing all of this knowledge.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
James Murdoch and Elisabeth Murdoch have been known to hold different political views than Lachlan, with James notably contributing to causes that are not in keeping with the opinions espoused on the cable network.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
In the near future, many CEOs may espouse the money-saving potential of automating entry-level jobs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Thanks for coming on here and espousing all of this knowledge.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for espouse
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Wilson, who emerged as a songwriter married to Sixpence None the Richer frontwoman Leigh Nash, was initially championed by Music City's alt-pop station Lightning 100 and now may earn one of mainstream country's most notable awards.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Becoming his wife, the theory went, might make amends for his injuries, as no other woman would want to marry a man with half a tongue.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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About 41% of the respondents said Chinese companies were more advanced in adopting AI, with that share rising to 62% in the retail and consumer industry.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2008, Ingraham adopted her first child from Guatemala, who is now a Texas A&M student.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Debt mismanagement – overextending yourself by borrowing too much money and high repayment terms.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Espouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/espouse. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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