as in endorsing
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 advocating
Members of Nordiques Nation, a fan group advocating for the team to return, used to travel to random NHL games to bring awareness to their cause.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The company is collaborating with local trade schools, unions, and veterans organizations to build sustainable pathways into the trades, while also advocating for major regulatory reform and greater investment from government and philanthropic sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The vacant buildings, which were built in the 1950s, have become the centerpiece of a recent push from Leawood residents, particularly those in north Leawood, who are advocating for better walkability in the northern part of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Duties include providing input on product discussions and advocating for client needs during planning sessions.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, Kelley and the women are advocating for a local bill in their state, proposed by Democratic state Senator Erin Maye Quade, intended to block nudify services in Minnesota.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Baruch is now the chair of the Policy Working Group, a collection of Israeli academics, activists and former diplomats advocating for the recognition of the State of Palestine and a two-state solution.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Overturning the measure would represent a significant loss for the law's proponents, such as former Arizona Attorney General and Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard, who spent years advocating for it.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
As for whether the federal government will ever step in to help staunch the bleeding of the mass production exodus, Lowe adds himself to a growing list of names advocating for such a move as well.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The company is collaborating with local trade schools, unions, and veterans organizations to build sustainable pathways into the trades, while also advocating for major regulatory reform and greater investment from government and philanthropic sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The vacant buildings, which were built in the 1950s, have become the centerpiece of a recent push from Leawood residents, particularly those in north Leawood, who are advocating for better walkability in the northern part of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Duties include providing input on product discussions and advocating for client needs during planning sessions.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Now, Kelley and the women are advocating for a local bill in their state, proposed by Democratic state Senator Erin Maye Quade, intended to block nudify services in Minnesota.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
Baruch is now the chair of the Policy Working Group, a collection of Israeli academics, activists and former diplomats advocating for the recognition of the State of Palestine and a two-state solution.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Overturning the measure would represent a significant loss for the law's proponents, such as former Arizona Attorney General and Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard, who spent years advocating for it.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
As for whether the federal government will ever step in to help staunch the bleeding of the mass production exodus, Lowe adds himself to a growing list of names advocating for such a move as well.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocating
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Nieto observed that the grand jury report, while endorsing the dismantling of advisory boards, also recommended that local community planning boards take over the duty of identifying projects for funding.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Schumer, meanwhile, declined to give a reason for holding off on endorsing Mamdani when pressed by CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Beautiful clean coal has been a reliable energy source supporting American communities and economic growth for generations.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since winning the primary in June, Mamdani has taken steps to come toward moderate voters who have been lukewarm in supporting him.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Advocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocating. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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