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as in proponents
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 lawyers
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 endorses
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 advocates
Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Legal experts and media advocates say the new policy appears to mark an unprecedented attack on press freedom, pointing to a provision that restricts the release of even unclassified information.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Last year, advocates attempted to get MDMA approved for therapeutic use in the United States, a move that was rejected by the US Food and Drug Administration.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Immigrant advocates and community leaders in Manitowoc are continuing to seek answers about the detention of 21 people the FBI has accused of being in the country illegally.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Local advocates have decried the lack of information on the migrant victims.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The decision to suspend Kimmel has sparked outcry from free speech advocates and a boycott of Disney.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
These days, Stodden, now 31, regularly advocates for animal rights and vegetarianism with PETA.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries, to achieve parity and transform culture.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
To quell the mental health risks of this tech, Haidt advocates for establishing four norms.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The remarks lead to a sharp rebuke from the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and Kimmel’s suspension sparked outrage from Democrats and First Amendment advocates.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Binns and his organization, which advocates for sustainable growth and mobility, are campaigning in support of the referendum.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Lior Amihai, executive director of Peace Now, an Israeli non-governmental organization that advocates for a two-state solution and monitors the expansion of settlements and violence in the West Bank, told CNN the situation there has never been so dire.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel cut worries First Amendment advocates, scholars The First Amendment protects us.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Equity advocates warn that the expansion of microschools, especially those reliant on tuition or vouchers, could drain resources and diversity students from neighborhood public schools.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Legal experts and media advocates say the new policy appears to mark an unprecedented attack on press freedom, pointing to a provision that restricts the release of even unclassified information.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
Last year, advocates attempted to get MDMA approved for therapeutic use in the United States, a move that was rejected by the US Food and Drug Administration.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Immigrant advocates and community leaders in Manitowoc are continuing to seek answers about the detention of 21 people the FBI has accused of being in the country illegally.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Local advocates have decried the lack of information on the migrant victims.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Holton sought out housing advocates who might be open to taking him on home visits and came upon the University Settlement, an organization that offers support to immigrants living in the neighborhood.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
The decision to suspend Kimmel has sparked outcry from free speech advocates and a boycott of Disney.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
Grant also advocates for experimentation and recommends that at-home mixologists utilize unconventional flavors often.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
These days, Stodden, now 31, regularly advocates for animal rights and vegetarianism with PETA.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Founded in 1973 as Women in Film, Los Angeles, WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries, to achieve parity and transform culture.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
To quell the mental health risks of this tech, Haidt advocates for establishing four norms.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
The remarks lead to a sharp rebuke from the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and Kimmel’s suspension sparked outrage from Democrats and First Amendment advocates.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Binns and his organization, which advocates for sustainable growth and mobility, are campaigning in support of the referendum.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Lior Amihai, executive director of Peace Now, an Israeli non-governmental organization that advocates for a two-state solution and monitors the expansion of settlements and violence in the West Bank, told CNN the situation there has never been so dire.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Kimmel cut worries First Amendment advocates, scholars The First Amendment protects us.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advocates
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The hope among proponents is that a successful demonstration, combined with falling launch costs and improved autonomy, will unlock later economies of scale.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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At the international box office, One Battle After Another is expected to play like a Tarantino title, which means that France should be one of the biggest proponents.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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During Commissioner Hamm’s deposition, one of Grayson’s lawyers pointed out the ability for some death row inmates to acquire drugs, including his own client — and questioned whether that affected Grayson’s ability to meaningfully participate in his own defense.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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During oral arguments last month, state lawyers said that South Miami was not violating that law.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike Schumer and Jeffries, Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC mayor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Anthropic endorses new California AI bill.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 19-year-old midfielder was the subject of negative comments from a minority of supporters following his performance during the Tyneside club’s 0-0 draw at Bournemouth last Sunday.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Oregon defensive back Dylan Thieneman pulled in a game-sealing interception in overtime, ensuring Kirk's favorite team won in front of thousands of supporters wearing his signature shirt.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The material’s magnetic alloy, composed of cobalt, iron, germanium, and tellurium, supports ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism in a single structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Replacing wind and solar with gas, coal and nuclear power means reliable, affordable electricity that supports and sustains industries and employment.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Founded in 2015, AFS is a creative and cultural hub that champions Armenian films and empowers Armenian filmmakers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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The whole concept also champions uniqueness, with the members scoping out outfits that feel true to themselves, while also being out of this world.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Advocates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advocates. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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